Vince Tracy Podcasts

2001, BBC producer John Walters died aged 63. Walters produced and worked with Radio 1 DJ John Peel. With which 60s group was he a member?

1971, James Taylor went to No.1 on the US singles chart with thesong ‘You Got A Friend’. Who wrote it ? http://ping.fm/GQwSm

1971, James Taylor went to No.1 on the US singles chart with thesong ‘You Got A Friend’. Who wrote it ? http://ping.fm/Afp4a

1964, Which country was killed in a plane crash when the single engine aircraft flying from Arkansas to Nashville crashed in thick fog. http://ping.fm/oveyA

Born this day 1941, who wrote many classic songs including: ‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’, ‘Puppy Love’ and the lyrics to ‘My Way.’? http://ping.fm/awDkm

2003, Sam Phillips died of respiratory failure at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. What record label did he found? http://ping.fm/82IhF

2009, Matthew Fisher won his long battle to be recognised as co-writer of which 60’s hit? http://ping.fm/tLEAn

1968, The Beatles closed their Apple Boutique in London after seven months of business.What did they do with the stock? http://ping.fm/DTRUM

1966, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker made their live debut as which group.... at The Twisted Wheel, Manchester, http://ping.fm/ZLiAK

1963, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘(You’re The) Devil In Disguise’? http://ping.fm/8iuzB

2003, the chairman of the Professional Teachers Association warned that children were being influenced by sexy pop stars like .......who? http://ping.fm/gUhjQ

1966, Who put his foot in it bigtime when he said ‘We’re bigger than Jesus now.” ? http://ping.fm/eXj9Z

Born this day in 1935, who was Cyril Nicholas Henty-Dodd better known as during the 1960’s? http://ping.fm/1MAjv

2004, American soul singer George Williams from which group died of cancer. Had the 1975 UK No.1 single ‘Ms Grace’.

1979, Bob Geldof wrote the song ‘I Don’t Like Mondays’ after reading a report on a shooting spree of 16-year-old Brenda Ann Spencer.Where did it happen? http://ping.fm/hGHGS

2003, Whose wine had been selling at £8.49 a bottle in Waitrose shops. You might have bought some on your summer holiday. http://ping.fm/3gkks

1935, Who was Cyril Nicholas Henty-Dodd better known as? http://ping.fm/0R8OW

1969, Why were public phone booths in Moscow vandalised after thieves were stealing parts of the phones? http://ping.fm/Cf38m

1966, Chris Farlowe at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Mick Jagger and Keith Richards song ‘Out Of Time’. Name is backing group. http://ping.fm/FlfiN

1986, Which became the first western act since 1964 to perform in Eastern Europe when they played in Hungary? http://ping.fm/YS7od

1985, Who played harmonica on The Eurythmics No.1 ‘There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)’? http://ping.fm/WOzWo

1976, Who was awarded his Green card, allowing him permanent residence in the US? http://ping.fm/3InL7

1974, About whom was John Denver No 1 US single ‘Annie’s Song’ written? http://ping.fm/iQ4aj

1968, Who released her first solo single ’Dream a Little Dream of Me’ .......and from which group did she emerge? http://ping.fm/LYfVA

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with music in mind....what were declared illegal this day in Britain in 1967, and what was launched instead? http://ping.fm/x86yw

which was the very first group to appear on Top of the Pops - New Year’s Day in 1964? http://ping.fm/HwVH8

2006, the final edition of Top of the Pops was recorded at BBC Television Centre in London....how many were in the audience for the recording? http://ping.fm/lfY6e

1992, Who was referred to as The First Lady of Motown and who had a 1964 US No. 1 and UK No. 5 single ‘My Guy’, http://ping.fm/vSedD

1975, Who was No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘The Hustle’- it made No.3 in the UK? http://ping.fm/FjNrQ

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. 1995 Who was offering a reward of £10,000 for the return of 2 joke books stolen from the BBC television centre? www.vincetracy.com/blog9

1995, Grammy Award winning country singer, songwriter Charlie Rich died in his sleep aged 62 years old. NAME HIS BEST KNOWN uk HIT.

1992, Which gem was at No.1 on the UK album chart with his ‘Greatest Hits 1966-1992.’

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1963, Who made a recording test for EMI Records after George Martin had spotted her while at a Gerry And The Pacemakers gig in Liverpool.

1960, Roy Orbison US No.2 with his first hit. The song was turned down by The Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley, so Orbison decided to record the song himself. Which song?

2002, a garden centre was sued over claims it killed a collection of which late, great singer’s prized koi fish?

What year was The Speaking Clock introduced by the GPO? www.vincetracy.com/blog9

1988 With which sport do you associate Spaniard Pedro Delgado?.

1976, Who wrote today's UK no 1 under the pseudonym “Ann Orson” and “Carte Blanche”?

1976, Who had No4. on the UK singles chart with ‘Kiss And Say Goodbye’, –

Teaser....who played bass on Telstar and went on to have a hit of his own?

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Where is the Low Cost Festival, taking place on 23rd and 24th July? http://ping.fm/l26nz

1997 On this day the Princess of Wales attended the funeral of which murdered Italian fashion designer and former friend? http://ping.fm/ARrPK

2003, Who announced his separation from his fourth wife using an advertisement featuring the Disney character Goofy? http://ping.fm/SPNkA

1983, Who had his first UK No.1 single with his version of the Marvin Gaye song ‘Wherever I Lay My Hat, (That’s My Home.)? http://ping.fm/9epCr

1977 In the middle of his act, who announced, much to the surprise of the rest of Dawn, that this is to be his ‘last day as a performer? http://ping.fm/SKZRX

2007, Welsh singer Paul Potts won the first series of which ITV Talent show? http://ping.fm/mIImj

2004, Which French singer and guitarist died this day . .....1970 UK No.10 single ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.’ . http://ping.fm/mobmB

1989, Whose No.1 on the UK singles chart -‘You’ll Never Stop Me Loving You’. ..was her only UK chart topper. http://ping.fm/C3FW0

1979, Who told his congregation about the evils of rock & roll .. ‘If God can save an old homosexual like me, he can save anybody.’ http://ping.fm/o8Dkc

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2007, Whose father this day died in a Los Angeles nursing home at the age of 81....had been dubbed the Al Capone of Pop?....... http://ping.fm/Zl6Bw

Which UK singing legend narrated on Winnie The Pooh recordings for Disney and was the voice for Robotnik on the Sonic The Hedgehog computer game? http://ping.fm/TTxU7

2005, Which UK singer this day died of a chest infection? He was one of the founding fathers of British Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 1960s http://ping.fm/Uxyf7

1973, Who was No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown’ and was killed in a plane crash three months later http://ping.fm/xAmZC

1966, Whose UK No.1 ‘Get Away’ started life as a TV jingle for a petrol advert. http://ping.fm/qa4t3

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1946, Which Eastenders actress, born this day, also had a number 1 UK hit? http://ping.fm/nRK5v

1954, The Blue Moon Boys were three. The band line up was Scotty Moore, Bill Black and........ who else? http://ping.fm/oE9ud

1999, Which group reported a gross income of £168m from their Bridges to Babylon and No Security tours. http://ping.fm/3dmHR

1996, Who scored his first UK No.1 single with ‘Forever Love’ on this day? http://ping.fm/ok0jC

1973,What was the title of the single by Peters And Lee- No.1 on the UK singles chart on this day? http://ping.fm/Em6Nz

1963, Staying with the church who was UK No.1 with ‘Confessin’.....clue:he's been on my show! http://ping.fm/M9BUw

1976, Which colour split up this day at the end of an UK tour. The church might contain the clue? http://ping.fm/HdS5U

Which birthday guitarist this day in 1947, has a name synonymous with a month and royalty? http://ping.fm/iBSs1

2001, American soul and gospel singer Judy Clay died. What was her best-known song in the UK ...it was a duet.... http://ping.fm/sV8bg

1996, Which group made their debut on UK TV music show ‘Top Of The Pops’ and were to go on and influence a decade of young females? http://ping.fm/85hKT

1958, the manager of The Drifters sacked the entire group and hired the unknown The Five Crowns as their replacements.Who was their lead singer? http://ping.fm/sZjhb

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1992, Which English actor turned singer had his first and only UK No.1 single with ‘Ain’t No Doubt’. http://ping.fm/VUuwX

1970, Which BBC Radio 1 DJ was sacked after he joked on air about the wife of the conservative transport minister Mary Peyton? http://ping.fm/M7EQX

1968, Which chat show host/comedian was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I Pretend’..... http://ping.fm/VKYWx

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2005, Which Jamaican musician died on this day. Dubbed as ‘the Godfather of Ska? http://ping.fm/lRe3B

1982, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Fame’?.......- http://ping.fm/ASOPi

1976, Who as No.1 on the UK singles chart was the only No.1 EP to top the charts in the 1970′s? http://ping.fm/WoRSv

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1952, Stewart Copeland was aka Klark Kent was the drummer with Curved Air (1971 UK No.4 hit ‘Back Street Luv’) and which other major group? http://ping.fm/xw3Lp

2000, Which group presented a petition to the European Commission demanding legislation to end piracy on the Internet?

1966, What did Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton form today that only lasted 2 years? http://ping.fm/qSbg8

2007, The UK music industry reacted angrily at a decision to give away ‘Planet Earth’ with the Mail on Sunday newspaper. Whose album was it? http://ping.fm/1L5sQ

1956, At 13 with ‘Why Do Fools Fall In Love’ who became the youngest performer to make UK No.1? today's blog @ http://ping.fm/dwBQH

2002, Who was named the highest-earning music star of the year after selling tickets worth £33.9m during his recent US tour? today's blog @ http://ping.fm/9n3yT

1958, John Lennon’s mother Julia was killed by a car. How old was John at the time? today's blog @ http://ping.fm/vTZUz

1952, Which 8 year-old won a US television Talent performing the song ‘Too Young?' today's blog @ http://ping.fm/5wedW

There's a link on today's blog to a fantastic video. Should prove extremely interesting to high-fliers! http://ping.fm/DzIBj

1912,Which WG, US folk singer born this day, was a major influence on Bob Dylan and American folk music? http://ping.fm/wgXPX

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2007, Whose pair of glasses sparked a bidding war after being offered for sale online. Anonymous rival bidders had pushed the price as high as £750,000 at online auction house 991.com. http://ping.fm/ZSrPO

1988, Who gave himself a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for setting a new attendance record, when he played the first of seven nights at Wembley Stadium in London..... for a total of 504,000 http://ping.fm/1Z65I

1973, During a concert at the John Wayne Theatre in Hollywood, California which duo announced that they had split? http://ping.fm/9DgZb

1962, The Beatles played their first ever gig in Wales -any idea which town? http://ping.fm/KUjq3

1974,No.1 on the US singles chart, also No.1 in the UK. Regarded by some as the first Disco No.1. What is the song? http://ping.fm/nBBNr

1969, over 100 US radio stations banned which new Beatles single due to an offensive line? http://ping.fm/0YkmQ

1964, Today No.1 on the UK singles was the first UK No.1 to have a playing time of more than four minutes? What was it? http://ping.fm/2N2XE

1963, The Rolling Stones played their first ever gig outside London. In which town? http://ping.fm/wDqpc

2007, Who collected his CBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace wearing a skull and crossbones tie, white trousers and a stripy shirt instead of the conventional morning suit?

2008, American singer Earl Nelson (Earl Lee Nelson) died in Lake Charles, Louisiana. By which song will he be most remembered? http://ping.fm/mOJm4

1954, 19 year old Elvis Presley signed a recording contract with Sun Records.

1954, on this day 19 year old Elvis Presley signed a recording contract with which label? http://ping.fm/qMMqN

1979, on this day, American singer songwriter Minnie Riperton died of cancer aged 31. She was a backing singer at which record label? http://ping.fm/4RwJT

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The Spanish commentator on TV1 is going absolutely potty shouting, "Oh my God, Iñiesta. Te quiero Iñiesta"..I feel a few fiesta days in the air. Brilliant fireworks display at the stadium.

Spain go up to receive the World Cup in their traditional red and yellow. A great squad and a credit to their country. Casillas is given the trophy. Un grupo de caballeros!

Please note England. Spain have a Spanish manager. Any guesses as to why this works so well? Seven players from Barcelona. Does this give us any ideas? Well done Vicente del Bosque

fireworks everywhere ...everyone is going mad.....this country is going into fiesta overdrive. Viva España. Even my Dutch neighbours are letting off their fireworks. A poor final but the right team won.

Spain now World Champions and European Champions.....Enorabuena España

Iniesta gets yellow card for taking off his shirt. Fireworks are now being set off all around our house. Dios mio! What next......

iniesta scores...Spain 1-0 Dios mio!