JohnnyTheFoxes
@johnnythefoxes.bsky.social
Big into blues/rock and imaginative poetry. An analogue man in a digital world. I don't know what the question is, but the answer is vinyl, and the printed word and a bit of photography. There's enough for all, but the rich want it all.
"And when the sun went down into Drumcatton
And the New Moon by its little finger swung
From the telegraph wires, we knew how God had
happened
And what the blackbird in the whitethorn sang."
The sixth stanza from Patrick Kavanagh's "The Long Garden."
And the New Moon by its little finger swung
From the telegraph wires, we knew how God had
happened
And what the blackbird in the whitethorn sang."
The sixth stanza from Patrick Kavanagh's "The Long Garden."
a lush green garden with a stone path and a statue
ALT: a lush green garden with a stone path and a statue
media.tenor.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM
"And when the sun went down into Drumcatton
And the New Moon by its little finger swung
From the telegraph wires, we knew how God had
happened
And what the blackbird in the whitethorn sang."
The sixth stanza from Patrick Kavanagh's "The Long Garden."
And the New Moon by its little finger swung
From the telegraph wires, we knew how God had
happened
And what the blackbird in the whitethorn sang."
The sixth stanza from Patrick Kavanagh's "The Long Garden."
Ian Gillan on stage with Deep Purple on their three gig tour of Japan in 1972. These shows gave birth to their legendary live album, "Made In Japan."
February 11, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Ian Gillan on stage with Deep Purple on their three gig tour of Japan in 1972. These shows gave birth to their legendary live album, "Made In Japan."
It looks as if Mrs. Frankenstein is attempting to cheer up Dr. Frankenstein and Igor.
Cartoon by Gary Larson.
Cartoon by Gary Larson.
February 11, 2026 at 11:49 AM
It looks as if Mrs. Frankenstein is attempting to cheer up Dr. Frankenstein and Igor.
Cartoon by Gary Larson.
Cartoon by Gary Larson.
T. Rex "Telegram Sam" 1972
Call me naive if you wish, but when I listen to a song called 'Telegram Sam', I expect it to be about a fella who actually works for the telegram service. Going by these lyrics I have serious doubts that the bloke ever had anything to do with the Telegram Service!
Call me naive if you wish, but when I listen to a song called 'Telegram Sam', I expect it to be about a fella who actually works for the telegram service. Going by these lyrics I have serious doubts that the bloke ever had anything to do with the Telegram Service!
February 10, 2026 at 1:57 PM
T. Rex "Telegram Sam" 1972
Call me naive if you wish, but when I listen to a song called 'Telegram Sam', I expect it to be about a fella who actually works for the telegram service. Going by these lyrics I have serious doubts that the bloke ever had anything to do with the Telegram Service!
Call me naive if you wish, but when I listen to a song called 'Telegram Sam', I expect it to be about a fella who actually works for the telegram service. Going by these lyrics I have serious doubts that the bloke ever had anything to do with the Telegram Service!
Mick Jagger, 1965. Photo: Bent Rej.
February 10, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Mick Jagger, 1965. Photo: Bent Rej.
Poem by Wendell Berry.
February 10, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Poem by Wendell Berry.
Buzzcocks "Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Should't've) 1978
The song was inspired from an unlikely source for a punk band, namely the 1955 movie "Guys & Dolls" ('Have you ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have? Wait 'til it happens to you').
The song was inspired from an unlikely source for a punk band, namely the 1955 movie "Guys & Dolls" ('Have you ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have? Wait 'til it happens to you').
February 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Buzzcocks "Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Should't've) 1978
The song was inspired from an unlikely source for a punk band, namely the 1955 movie "Guys & Dolls" ('Have you ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have? Wait 'til it happens to you').
The song was inspired from an unlikely source for a punk band, namely the 1955 movie "Guys & Dolls" ('Have you ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have? Wait 'til it happens to you').
I don't remember this bit in the movie?
Cartoon by Gary Larson.
Cartoon by Gary Larson.
February 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
I don't remember this bit in the movie?
Cartoon by Gary Larson.
Cartoon by Gary Larson.
On this day, in February, 1964 the Beatles arrived in New York for their first tour of the U.S. and were met by a large crowd of excited fans. A few days before their arrival the Beatles chalked up their first U.S. #1 with "I Want To Hold Your Hand."
a black and white photo of the beatles performing on stage .
ALT: a black and white photo of the beatles performing on stage .
media.tenor.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:48 AM
On this day, in February, 1964 the Beatles arrived in New York for their first tour of the U.S. and were met by a large crowd of excited fans. A few days before their arrival the Beatles chalked up their first U.S. #1 with "I Want To Hold Your Hand."
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Catch A Fire" 1973
The sleeve art portrays a Zippo lighter,with a hinged lid,fake wick & striking stone.The LP slips out from the top of the 'lighter'.The cover is a notable example of inventive album packaging.The LP further enhanced Marley on the contemporary music scene.
The sleeve art portrays a Zippo lighter,with a hinged lid,fake wick & striking stone.The LP slips out from the top of the 'lighter'.The cover is a notable example of inventive album packaging.The LP further enhanced Marley on the contemporary music scene.
February 5, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Catch A Fire" 1973
The sleeve art portrays a Zippo lighter,with a hinged lid,fake wick & striking stone.The LP slips out from the top of the 'lighter'.The cover is a notable example of inventive album packaging.The LP further enhanced Marley on the contemporary music scene.
The sleeve art portrays a Zippo lighter,with a hinged lid,fake wick & striking stone.The LP slips out from the top of the 'lighter'.The cover is a notable example of inventive album packaging.The LP further enhanced Marley on the contemporary music scene.
Another bit of surreal humour from Gary Larson.
February 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Another bit of surreal humour from Gary Larson.
"I'm shufflin' through the Texas sand
But my head's in Mississippi
The blues has got a hold of me
I beleve I'm Gettin' dizzy
(Help me now)
I keep thinkin' 'bout that night in Memphis
Lord, I thought I was in Heaven
But I was stumblin' through the parking lot
Of an invisible 7-11"
ZZ Top
But my head's in Mississippi
The blues has got a hold of me
I beleve I'm Gettin' dizzy
(Help me now)
I keep thinkin' 'bout that night in Memphis
Lord, I thought I was in Heaven
But I was stumblin' through the parking lot
Of an invisible 7-11"
ZZ Top
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
"I'm shufflin' through the Texas sand
But my head's in Mississippi
The blues has got a hold of me
I beleve I'm Gettin' dizzy
(Help me now)
I keep thinkin' 'bout that night in Memphis
Lord, I thought I was in Heaven
But I was stumblin' through the parking lot
Of an invisible 7-11"
ZZ Top
But my head's in Mississippi
The blues has got a hold of me
I beleve I'm Gettin' dizzy
(Help me now)
I keep thinkin' 'bout that night in Memphis
Lord, I thought I was in Heaven
But I was stumblin' through the parking lot
Of an invisible 7-11"
ZZ Top
Warren Zevon "Werewolves Of London" 1978
Phil Everly, jokingly suggested to Zevon, that he should adapt the 1935 movie "Werewolf Of London" into a song. Zevon, along with LeRoy Marinell & Waddy Wachtel quikly wrote what they thought of as a 'novelty' song.
I wish there were more novelties like it!
Phil Everly, jokingly suggested to Zevon, that he should adapt the 1935 movie "Werewolf Of London" into a song. Zevon, along with LeRoy Marinell & Waddy Wachtel quikly wrote what they thought of as a 'novelty' song.
I wish there were more novelties like it!
February 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Warren Zevon "Werewolves Of London" 1978
Phil Everly, jokingly suggested to Zevon, that he should adapt the 1935 movie "Werewolf Of London" into a song. Zevon, along with LeRoy Marinell & Waddy Wachtel quikly wrote what they thought of as a 'novelty' song.
I wish there were more novelties like it!
Phil Everly, jokingly suggested to Zevon, that he should adapt the 1935 movie "Werewolf Of London" into a song. Zevon, along with LeRoy Marinell & Waddy Wachtel quikly wrote what they thought of as a 'novelty' song.
I wish there were more novelties like it!
"Nobody likes a stubborn, independent woman. I'm not shaking my ass to be famous."
Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt
February 5, 2026 at 9:36 AM
"Nobody likes a stubborn, independent woman. I'm not shaking my ass to be famous."
Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt
"Art is the perpetual motion of illusion. The highest purpose of art is to inspire. What else can you do? What else can you do for anyone but inspire them?"
Bob Dylan.
Bob Dylan.
February 4, 2026 at 4:23 PM
"Art is the perpetual motion of illusion. The highest purpose of art is to inspire. What else can you do? What else can you do for anyone but inspire them?"
Bob Dylan.
Bob Dylan.
Jimi Hendrix "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" 1968
Opens with a wah-wah pedal intro, the wah-wah pedal was fairly new in 1968. Hendrix used it to spine-tingling effect on the song, switching between rhythm & lead, with the riffs & solos swaying left to right in a hypnotic fashion.
Opens with a wah-wah pedal intro, the wah-wah pedal was fairly new in 1968. Hendrix used it to spine-tingling effect on the song, switching between rhythm & lead, with the riffs & solos swaying left to right in a hypnotic fashion.
February 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Jimi Hendrix "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" 1968
Opens with a wah-wah pedal intro, the wah-wah pedal was fairly new in 1968. Hendrix used it to spine-tingling effect on the song, switching between rhythm & lead, with the riffs & solos swaying left to right in a hypnotic fashion.
Opens with a wah-wah pedal intro, the wah-wah pedal was fairly new in 1968. Hendrix used it to spine-tingling effect on the song, switching between rhythm & lead, with the riffs & solos swaying left to right in a hypnotic fashion.
The Ramones, 1976. Photo: Getty/Michael Ochs Archives.
February 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The Ramones, 1976. Photo: Getty/Michael Ochs Archives.
John Martyn "Solid Air" 1973
The title track was written as a tribute to Martyn's friend, Nick Drake, who had died of an antidepressant overdose. Martyn said "It was done for a friend of mine, and it was done right with very clear motives, and I'm very pleased with it, for varying reasons."
The title track was written as a tribute to Martyn's friend, Nick Drake, who had died of an antidepressant overdose. Martyn said "It was done for a friend of mine, and it was done right with very clear motives, and I'm very pleased with it, for varying reasons."
February 4, 2026 at 1:07 PM
John Martyn "Solid Air" 1973
The title track was written as a tribute to Martyn's friend, Nick Drake, who had died of an antidepressant overdose. Martyn said "It was done for a friend of mine, and it was done right with very clear motives, and I'm very pleased with it, for varying reasons."
The title track was written as a tribute to Martyn's friend, Nick Drake, who had died of an antidepressant overdose. Martyn said "It was done for a friend of mine, and it was done right with very clear motives, and I'm very pleased with it, for varying reasons."
The Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail in Co. Fermanagh. The trail is also known as "Stairway To Heaven."
February 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail in Co. Fermanagh. The trail is also known as "Stairway To Heaven."
T. Rex "Children Of The Revolution" 1972
The song peaked at #2 on the UK singles chart, which broke T.Rex's sequence of four offical #1 UK singles. The previous four official 45's were, "Hot Love", "Get It On", "Telegram Sam" & Metal Guru."
The song peaked at #2 on the UK singles chart, which broke T.Rex's sequence of four offical #1 UK singles. The previous four official 45's were, "Hot Love", "Get It On", "Telegram Sam" & Metal Guru."
February 4, 2026 at 11:35 AM
T. Rex "Children Of The Revolution" 1972
The song peaked at #2 on the UK singles chart, which broke T.Rex's sequence of four offical #1 UK singles. The previous four official 45's were, "Hot Love", "Get It On", "Telegram Sam" & Metal Guru."
The song peaked at #2 on the UK singles chart, which broke T.Rex's sequence of four offical #1 UK singles. The previous four official 45's were, "Hot Love", "Get It On", "Telegram Sam" & Metal Guru."
The brilliant Gary Larson's quirky take on "The Little Pigs" story.
February 4, 2026 at 10:29 AM
The brilliant Gary Larson's quirky take on "The Little Pigs" story.
Eagles performing at Miami's Orange Bowl, 1974. Which, I believe was the first ever rock gig to be held there. Photo via Classic Rock In Pics.
February 1, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Eagles performing at Miami's Orange Bowl, 1974. Which, I believe was the first ever rock gig to be held there. Photo via Classic Rock In Pics.
Jeff Beck "Truth" 1968
Recorded with little known (at that time) Rod Stewart on vocals, Ronnie Wood (bass) & Mick Waller (drums). Riff-heavy blues was in its infancy in 1968, but the album serves up heavier cuts of new material & blues standards. The album is seen as a milestone of its era.
Recorded with little known (at that time) Rod Stewart on vocals, Ronnie Wood (bass) & Mick Waller (drums). Riff-heavy blues was in its infancy in 1968, but the album serves up heavier cuts of new material & blues standards. The album is seen as a milestone of its era.
February 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Jeff Beck "Truth" 1968
Recorded with little known (at that time) Rod Stewart on vocals, Ronnie Wood (bass) & Mick Waller (drums). Riff-heavy blues was in its infancy in 1968, but the album serves up heavier cuts of new material & blues standards. The album is seen as a milestone of its era.
Recorded with little known (at that time) Rod Stewart on vocals, Ronnie Wood (bass) & Mick Waller (drums). Riff-heavy blues was in its infancy in 1968, but the album serves up heavier cuts of new material & blues standards. The album is seen as a milestone of its era.
Belfast city centre, circa mid 1970's. Photo: Frank McFadden.
February 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Belfast city centre, circa mid 1970's. Photo: Frank McFadden.
Jethro Tull "Living In The Past" 1972
A mixed bag of early singles, B-sides & outtakes from their first three albums. A treat of an LP to entice the new hordes of Tull fans who had already sent "Thick As A Brick" to the top of the US chart. "Living In The Past" peaked at #3 in America.
A mixed bag of early singles, B-sides & outtakes from their first three albums. A treat of an LP to entice the new hordes of Tull fans who had already sent "Thick As A Brick" to the top of the US chart. "Living In The Past" peaked at #3 in America.
February 1, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Jethro Tull "Living In The Past" 1972
A mixed bag of early singles, B-sides & outtakes from their first three albums. A treat of an LP to entice the new hordes of Tull fans who had already sent "Thick As A Brick" to the top of the US chart. "Living In The Past" peaked at #3 in America.
A mixed bag of early singles, B-sides & outtakes from their first three albums. A treat of an LP to entice the new hordes of Tull fans who had already sent "Thick As A Brick" to the top of the US chart. "Living In The Past" peaked at #3 in America.