Interesting Postcards

Baby Elephants and Keepers,

Clifton Zoo,

Bristol

Naturally, the appealing picture makes you think of people skidding on shit in the 'Blue Peter' studio, but the most extraordinary aspect of the postcard is that it got to its destination at all given how muddled the address is. It would be in the bin as soon as it got to the sorting office these days. Ah, 1964, when postmen would salute passers-by and never, ever nick your birthday money.

My favourite bit in the message is 'We have nearly finished hay making. Good luck with exams. I hope you go right to the top.' Nice sentiment, Julia, I hope Susan did exactly that.

His Father Calls Him Silly

I've never quite been able to work out who borrowed from who but here's the perennially under-rated Hollies with a great song from 1971 called 'Hey Willy'.

According to the label it was written by lead singer Allan Clarke and hit making duo Greenaway and Cook, although the main riff would reappear a couple of years later on prolific composer John Cameron's 'Psychomania' soundtrack (see below).

I don't suppose it matters, but it would be interesting to know the story. In the meantime, enjoy the song, the hair, the trousers and the blank faced audience.