I'm So Lucky! Lucky In Love!

Today I'm going to talk about a good friend who I have shared many memories with. One Jonny Charles Morgan............I'm doing this in the most hedrosexual way!

I'm not gonna bore you and tell you tales of weight loss, certain special beds at residentials, nakedness, a young lady named Penny, guitar or anything like that! Today I thought I'd talk to you about Jonnys new phase! I like to call this one.........Wait I need a wee............ Ok I'm back, I call it the: The annoying,flirty look at me I have a girlfriend and ride trains and make Sam look like an idiot phase!

Why that Samuel? Because my dearest, today on a lovley spring day Mr. Morgan displayed a new level of him. It was Drama and a new girl named Hannah joined the group (by the way did you know that Hannah is Hannah backwords? Yes Jonny I did know that!) Jonny began to be friendly but then got to be a bit imposing. He does what he normally does, you know, stand tilted to his right and ask personal questions about the girl (In this case). Music Or Sex? Music Or Sex? You know what Jonny? I don't think anyone really cared! But according to Jonny I'm always wrong!

Later he brought his flirtatious ways to Tutor in which I was called boring as he chatted to a couple of girls. I listened into their conversation in which one girl said Jonny "You are really funny" in which Jonny probably though- No I'm F**king Hillarious! However the words that came out his Steven Tyler lips were instead "Nah, 'cause funny people are ugly"
I'll leave you with that!

My Name's Sam Hughes And That's The Way It Is!

Me And The Man Himself

I did this post whilst listning to ELP Trilogy. So that's why it might be a bit werid! ON VIYNL FOOL! SAY NO TO ITUNES

"See You In League One Next Season!"

Wow what an insult! Care to elaborate Sam? Why, you didn't even have to ask (wink).

As I've said before I'm not the football type. However on Saturday 17/4/10 myself, my brother and father went to go see Yeovil .V. Southampton at Yeovils Huish Park. As I've said before my family are big Saints Supporters. Well that's all fine and dandy, but what's youre point? Well... we couldn't get tickets to sit with the away supporters, so we had to sit with the enemy! Which of course is recipe for disatser, on the other hand (fancy Sam, bet you are an A* star pupil- Yeah...I am) we sat behind other Southampton supporters so it wasen't all bad. They may not have been the most civilised fans though after 92 minutes of naughty hand gestures and yelling wan.... !Wait Sam This Is A Family Blog! - Well not really, but you shouldn't resort to swearing kids!.................. LEE BARNARD SCORED FOR SOUTHAMPTON!!!!!!

In the last twenty minutes of the match it really took off, we had Yeovil supporters being mean to us and managers being mean to each other. It's a mean world out there!
That's what I'm going to leave with you today. It is a mean world out there, so stay safe!

I wrote this incredible piece of journalism whilst listning to Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Boll**ks (sticking to the no swearing policy) Here's The Sex Pistols

My Name's Sam Hughes And That's The Way It Is!


Your Welcome!

"Would It Be The Same..... If I Saw You In Heaven?"

Hello guys and girls and welcome once again to The Sam Hughes Blog! Today I will be ramble on about a recent friends birthday party I went to. A good friend who goes by the name of Alec Rich!

(The handsome devil in the yellow shirt)

I arrived at the party at 3:07pm where I greeted the man himself and gave him his present... A Popeye & The Pixies Shirt that I made (I'm such a good friend) he said he loved me I fainted etc etc. Shortly, the rest of my homies arrived including; Calum Smith,Lewis Coleman,Tom Latimer,Tom Brown,James Wilson, My brother Jacob & Andrew Hurst. We all couldn't wait for the next 24 hours of carnage!

Once we all chatted for awhile we moved on to the trampoline, where we watched a show by yours personally!




Soon after that we got in our monster trucks and splattered each other brains all over the ground!!!!!


Eventually we decended onto the woods were we began to make the fire and set up camp.



After all the tents were up and the fire was burning, we all had a go on James's Guitar, which was succesfuly for most...


We then wondered back to the farm where we waited for the fine food provided by the Rich family.

After that we all wondered back to the forest where the REAL Hi-Jinx started!
Q: What to you get when you add, fire, dehodrant, a guitar, Eric Clapton, logs, tents etc?
A: One hell of a night!

One moment that will stay in my mind for a while was all of us signing Eric Clapton- Tears In Heaven around the fire a night. What a wonderful experience!
Other highlights consisted of the infamous "Firestomper" - talk to Tom.L for details. Also trying to sleep as the "others" collapsed our tent, I could go on forever (well, to be realistic not forever) about the times we had. Enjoy the following pictures!










Listning to The Moody Blues Album "A Question Of Balance" makes me want the fire to burn on & on ( In a safe way obviously)

The next day which sadly there are no pictures of, was just as awesome! To keep it simple if you thought that 40 40 home was a kids game? You are sadly mistaken!
Photos courtesy of James Wilson And Tom Latimer

My Name's Sam Hughes And That's The Way It Is!

Play It Sam: Joe Bonamassa Black Rock

Welcome to my first review of an album so bear with me. Today I will be reviewing the latest offering by Mr.Bonamassa and his 21st century style blues. I will review this album track by track, however I wont always to do it this way. So sit back and relax as I press play...

Steal Your Heart Away:
A great and fresh cover of the Bobby Parker song. The song reminds me of The Ballad Of John Henry Album. This track really sets the tone of the album. One can't help but admire Carmine Rojas's bass playing in this song. A fab way to kick off his album. Joe also delivers his trademark guitar playing that we all know and love.

I Know A Place:
Another cover and this time by John Hiatt. You will notice that this album is very cover heavy. It is worth mentioning that those who haven't heard Joe's latest album is that it feels very produced and perhaps not as raw as his earlier albums like Blues Deluxe or A New Day Yesterday, however this is not nessesiarly a bad think. I Know A Place features some very funky bass and symbals oriented Drums with of course a excellent solo from Bonamassive!

When The Fire Hits The Sea:
The first orginal song of Black Rock, inspired by Joe's time in Greece (where it was recorded). Although Joe being American this song is very much a British sounding song. The producer Kevin Shirley has done a fantastic job producing this track.The guitar playing is like an electric Robert Johnson however also like Eric Claptons work with Cream & Blind Faith.

Quarryman's Lament:
A very beautiful song which is obvilously inspired by Joe's time in Greece. Several Greek Muscians add to this song playing more obscure instruments if you will that you'd expect on a Bonamassa album. This track changes the pace of the album and makes the album itself more varied and colourful.

Spanish Boots:
Possibly my favourite track from the album. As you probably know this song is orginally by Jeff Beck, an artist which Joe has covered songs before i.e Blues Deluxe. This song most of all features first clase guitar playing and well, what would you expect from a song by Sir Beck? Dynamicly and musically and overall a great song with alot of power and feeling. Oh how I can't wait till he peforms this live!

Bird On A Wire:
A song orginally by Leonard Cohen and really quite ambitious to cover. It is clear that Joe's voice is great here and the acoustic playing is admirable. A song that beautifully builds as the song progresses. Yet again changing the pace of the album.

Three Times A Fool:
Getting back to the blues baby! A great and simple 12 bar cover of the Otis Rush song. The guitar playing is not suprisingly at a very high level. No wonder Joe's so pleased with it!

Night Life:
Rolling with the King on this one. BB King himself gives us his signature guitar playing and that fantastic blues voice that we all love. Throw in Joe voice and playing to the mix and it's recipe for a great fun song. What a treat for blues fans world wide. Balanced by Joe's fantastic Rhythm section aswell as Rick Melick on keyboards and David Woodford on sax! What a treat!

Wandering Earth:
A biographical song about the rhythm and blues singer Johhny Ace. A very sad song as Mr.Ace killed himself in 1955 whilst playing a game of Russian Roulette. Probably the stand out instrument on this track apart from the guitar is the beautif keyboard work from Rick Melick!

Look Over Yonders Wall:
Just when you thought one king was good, we now have two. Although he doesn't play on this track this Albert King orginal is sure to tickle the fancy of any guitar player. A very bluesy song and Joe's guitar reminds me not just of Albert King but also Walter Trout who Joe collaberated with on Full Cirlce on the 10/10 track Clouds On THe Horizon. This album certainly gets better as it goes along!

Athens To Athens:
You guessed it, another song about Joes time in Greece. Along with the Greek contributors and Joe playing of that Yamaha Acoustic, this song reminds me of the Sloe Gin album. A very orginal song at the least.

Blue And Evil:
A Joe orginal which I suppose can be realted to the Physical Graffiti Era of the great Led Zeppelin. On the other hand this particually drak album reminds me of The Ballad Of John Henry album once again. One of my favourite songs of the album a wonderful and powerful song. Did I mention that I have the Limited Deluxe Edition of the album? No? Well I do! ...... Bite Me!

Baby You Gotta Change Your Mind:
A wonderful way to finish the album. A fantastic cover of Blind Boy Fuller song. As Joe admitts it's quite easy to spot that the band are a bit intoxicated on this track!

Overall rating: 8/10

Next time: Slash Rock 'F' Roll

My Name's Sam Hughes And That's The Way It Is!

I'm Back!!!

Thanks for waiting for me my dears. I'm now back from a lovley week in Cornwall! Let me give you the low-down fool!

After a three hour journey which included everything from Joe Bonammasa live to a Seal barking, no a dog barking? It was very confusing at the time...
Anyhow, we were now at the site in which we stayed.

C'mon man what are the highlights of the trip, we want the truth! Hopefully you are thinking this, otherwise I look a bit silly right now. Well, if you were "special" enough to say that my reply is as followed...

The Truth? You Can't Handle The Truth! Well actually if you are reading this then you'll listen to anything! Highlights would have to be the food for one, I had one of the best double cheeseburgers one can have! Also you may have me down as a lad who is not into his football, well you are correct! However my Dad and Brother are strong Portsmouth no I mean Southampton fans! They'll never forgive me for that...
Back to the point Sam, daily I would play ( I use that word loosley ) football with them. Contrary to popular belief I wasen't half bad and enjoyed myself! There are too many good points to talk about really, however what I found challenging is that on this trip I brought an array of what I think cool shirts, but my Grandma might disagree with my Budweiser and Sex Pistols Nevermind the you know whatsits, therefore having my picture taken, had to be taken with caution.

On the trip I bought numerous magazines, a Lakai & Spitfire shirt and Slash's new album which is ledgen....wait for it and I hope you're not lactoseintollerant....dary! I will review that album after Black Rock which I aim to finish tommorow. Thanks for putting up with me!

My Name's Sam Hughes And That's The Way It Is!

What Next?

I have to apologize readers that I will be going away for a week.

Although I do promise that when I get back the "Play It Sam" segment will be introduced. This is me reviewing a new or old album. So get get ready for Joey B's Black Rock...

Sorry again. Happy Easter Everyone. Toodles

My Name's Sam Hughes And That's The Way It Is

Here is a picture of me to keep yourselves busy for a week...



Please Note : I'm not trying to be arogant!

Tuesday's Gone With The Wind.

Well actually Thursday has....sorry! Anyway, today was my schools last day of the term,goodbye spring hello...winter?No summer?No winter? Ahh well!

The day was filled with quoting Gun's And Roses My Michelle to somwehat give an idea of what some Dads do when Mum is not at home. See the the first line of the song for the answer. After a preety dull game of football, I gracefully moved on to Maths with a young boy pestering me about what I'm doing Saturday. This is not a Waynes World Situation where you have to say "I love you too" to get Terry off your back. In this case it was a boy who goes by the name of Joe. However how do I get him off my back I hear you scream? Well reply his question with the answer of "Watching Doctor Who" and you my friend are now sailing towards the sunset.... Well not a sunset actually, Maths is what I was "sailing" towards. I just wanted to paint a nice picture in your head. Sorry!

Next was break which included everything! Well to be frank ("Ok Can I Still Be Garth?")it didn't really- just the daily evacuation (toilet break)! Ok then, what next Sam, what can possibly get more exiting than this?

English and Music my essentric Ewok! In music I was very proud of myself as my teacher The one & only Mr. Mizen was impressed with my question! Please hold the applause...

The rest of the day was a blur as I was making out with this 18 year old. No that didn't happen! It was lunch, where I said goodbye to my freinds and associates. Skip ahead an assembly and a drama lesson and a few hours and you will find me here writing this. What an adventure!

Today readers I'll leave you with a bit of Q & A!
Q: In Motorhead's "Bomber" is Mr. Killminster singing about Mr. Obama or infact a bomber?
A: Bomber, but it sounds so much like Obama though!

"Any of you out there with some Irish in them, any girls want a little more Irish in them?"- Good Ol' Phil from Thin Lizzy's Live & Dangerous.

My Name's Sam Hughes And That's The Way It Is!