Vince Tracy Podcasts

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1933, Whitney Houston's famous mum was born on this day. What is her first name?. http://ping.fm/6YJNG

2003, An auction of the contents of a celebrity's London home raised more than Â£1.4 million-who was the celebrity singer? http://ping.fm/WCV56

1984, UK station Capitol Radio launched â€˜The Network Chartâ€™ show. Who hostedthe show? http://ping.fm/hpHnl

1972, David Cassidy UK No.1 â€“ â€˜How Can I Be Sure.â€™ Who was it originally recorded by? http://ping.fm/OHXmJ

1967, BBC Radio 1 was launched in the UK. Who was the first presenter on air? http://ping.fm/ZUiNS

Featured podcast with Les Reed-one of the world's greatest songwriters........... http://ping.fm/ZKcvh

Mirror Lake-Boys night out! http://ping.fm/3MA0S

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My blog has been updated with news of the General Strike here in Spain ..... http://ping.fm/SDf4z

Which was the first Spanish rock band to have a UK & US hit single? http://ping.fm/4cpAc

2004, Whose five-piece drum kit sold for Â£120,000 pounds in London- setting a world auction record for a set of drums? http://ping.fm/vU0hn

2002, UK Pop Idol winners Will Young and Gareth Gates No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of which Beatles song? http://ping.fm/mbmco

1976, Enjoying his own birthday celebrations which singer accidentally shot his bass player Norman Owens in the chest? http://ping.fm/qVIWC

1956, Who had five songs in the UK Top 30? http://ping.fm/TVDYE

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1938, Benjamin Earl Nelson was born today. By which name is he best known? http://ping.fm/Th3vG

2002, Madonna voted the greatest female singer of all-time by 75,0000 music fans in a VH1 poll..Who was Britain's best placed? http://ping.fm/fZjQ8

1974, wasWho No.1 on the US singles chart with â€˜Rock Me Gentlyâ€™, it made No.2 in the UK. http://ping.fm/fMges

1968, the biggest selling single of 1968...was by the .The Beatles. Can you name it? http://ping.fm/IcomQ

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To clarify! 1986,Who started a two weeks run at No.1 on the US album chart with â€˜Dancing On The Ceilingâ€™.

1986, Who started a two run at No.1 on the US album chart with â€˜Dancing On The Ceilingâ€™? http://ping.fm/oYDqq

1947,Which singer, actress, was born today? She was the pianist with the stage show John, Paul, George, Ringo and Bert.. http://ping.fm/xPNKT

2000, Who played a show from the rooftop of The Clarence Hotel in Dublin? Over 4,000 fans gathered on the streets below. http://ping.fm/5wdS9

1978, Who sponsored a West Bromwich Albion UEFA cup-tie against Galatasarey of Turkey? http://ping.fm/wALqs

1963, Cilla Black made her debut on TVâ€™sâ€™ â€˜Ready Steady Go!â€™ What song did she sing? http://ping.fm/SJc66

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2003, Which English singer, songwriter died of a heart attack aged 54 in Paris France. He was a member of Vinegar Joe http://ping.fm/kT9R3

1998, Which Spice girl featuring Missy Elliott went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with â€˜I Want You Back?' http://ping.fm/Rm41u

1997, Why did the Irish Independent Radio Commission place a ban on radio stations playing any songs by Dana? http://ping.fm/bS6Ml

1965, at the end of a European tour which RD knocked out KM to be sacked from TW? http://ping.fm/y14ME

It's not a bad idea to look back and reflect on what was said.Today's podcast...Vince on OCI http://ping.fm/ZEmwQ

2000, Who formally requested that Black Sabbath be removed from the nomination list for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? http://ping.fm/pjBDL

1980, Which drummer with Led Zeppelin, died aged 32 after a heavy drinking session? http://ping.fm/sByqo

1975, Which singer had a heart attack on stage...singing â€˜Lonely Teardropsâ€™ when he collapsed -died on 21st Jan 1984. http://ping.fm/09Fru

1968Mary Hopkin No.1-â€˜Those Were The Daysâ€™. -signed to The Beatles Apple label after appearing on which UK TV talent show ? http://ping.fm/hRuVx

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1961, John Leyton UK No 1 with â€˜Johnny Remember Me.â€™ The UK singers only UK No.1 and which producer's first No.1 hit? http://ping.fm/PsUjp

1983, Who scored their first UK No.1 album with â€˜Labour Of Love?â€™ http://ping.fm/MbEle

1966, Jimi Hendrix arrived in London with his manager on a flight from New York. Can you name him? http://ping.fm/iUusk

1962, Elvis Presley received an invitation to appear at the UK Royal Variety Performance ..why did Colonel Tom Parker decline? http://ping.fm/27NN8

2001, Which Kylie Minogue UK No.1 on this day -charted at No.1 in 40 countries? http://ping.fm/QIZS7

1978, Which UK no1 on this day was about a white man lost in Jamaica, was based on a true event in Barbados? http://ping.fm/6e865

1967, The Box Tops -No.1 on the US singles chart with â€˜The Letterâ€™, UK No.5 UK. Who had a Top Ten hit with it in 1970? http://ping.fm/SNb0W

1957, Who was No.1 on the US singles chart with â€˜Thatâ€™ll Be The Day.â€™ The title taken from a phrase used by John Wayne in a film. http://ping.fm/wnZRt

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1982, Which UK singer, actress, was once married to former Radio 1, Virgin radio DJ and TV presenter Chris Evans?

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2005, Which guitarist was made an honorary citizen of Rio de Janeiro for his work helping its street children? http://ping.fm/1pu7L

1999,Which political leader was honoured with a two-minute scream at a pub in Ashburton, Devon? http://ping.fm/IJp7j

1990, â€˜No Fencesâ€™ entered the US album chart-the biggest selling country album of all time -13m copies in the first five years of release. Who had the hit album?

1964, Hermanâ€™s Hermits were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with â€˜Iâ€™m Into Something Goodâ€™. Who wrote the song? http://ping.fm/rouYs

1991, Who put themselves in the Guinness Book OR by appearing in Sheffield, Glasgow, Birmingham and London in a 12-hour period? http://ping.fm/GZGkM

1971, The first edition of the new BBC TV music show â€˜The Old Grey Whistle Testâ€™ was aired. Who presented this great show? http://ping.fm/NkFAA

1968, Who made No.4 on the US singles chart with their debut single â€˜Hush........ http://ping.fm/U3LCk

1963, Who started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with â€˜Blue Velvetâ€™ http://ping.fm/x8ZbR

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1997, Which song, UK no 1 today, went on to become the biggest selling single in the world ever? http://ping.fm/3uFcn

1975, â€˜Fameâ€™ gave David Bowie his first No.1 in the US. Who co wrote the song? http://ping.fm/sL3fj

1970, Whose live album â€˜Get Your Ya-Yas Outâ€™ started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK chart. http://ping.fm/5M4Im

1969 Who announced he was leaving the Beatles? http://ping.fm/mzNTP

2002, Who was being sued by his own daughters for more than Â£650,000 of song royalties they said they were owed? http://ping.fm/IJNcM

1981, Who reunited for a concert in New Yorkâ€™s Central Park? Over 400,000 fans attend the show. http://ping.fm/3Yp8w

1960-Who was the first with three songs in the US Top 100 at the same time. â€˜Finger Poppinâ€™ Time,â€™ â€˜Letâ€™s Go... and â€˜The Twistâ€™ http://ping.fm/eJ2Po

1957, Which 16 year-old UK singer joined the Dick Teague Skiffle Group..... http://ping.fm/ktBJ1

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2006, Who unveiled a plaque to mark a tiny basement - the â€œ2 iâ€™sâ€ coffee bar in Londonâ€™s Old Compton Street? http://ping.fm/dsNB4

1996, At Sothebyâ€™s in London, who successfully bid Â£21,000 + for the recording notes for Hey Judeâ€™ Paul McCartney wrote it for him? http://ping.fm/8t2hB

1984, Who won Video of the year for â€˜China Girlâ€™ at the first MTV Video awards? http://ping.fm/sI9Qp

1981, Who took off on a round the world trip in a single engine Cessna plane- forced to land in India..local police arrested him? http://ping.fm/ckphz

1970, Who was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Mary Abbotâ€™s Hospital in London at the age of 27 after choking on his own vomit? http://ping.fm/MYrKI

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1999, Which English singer died of heart failure aged 71? He was awarded an OBE in 1965, and a CBE in 1996. http://ping.fm/VMTf7

1996, a bomb was found at a South London sorting office addressed to which Icelandic singer....choice of one! http://ping.fm/OAPPc

Which celebrity was supposedly killed in a car accident in Scotland on November 9th, 1966 -exposed later as false ... http://ping.fm/1pMhW

1961, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with â€˜Climb Evâ€™ry Mountain?â€™ It was not Edmund Hilary! http://ping.fm/xOX6q

At 65, Who became the oldest living musician to top the Billboard albums chart this day in 2006? http://ping.fm/vvU5j

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2001, DJ Otzi was No.1 on the UK singles chart with â€˜Hey Baby'.What is his nationality? http://ping.fm/DEAT4

1977, Who was killed instantly when the car driven by his girlfriend, Gloria Jones, left the road and hit a tree in Barnes? http://ping.fm/Y0aGI

1972, Whose UK No.1 album was â€˜Never A Dull Moment?â€™ http://ping.fm/VYq2n

1956, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with â€˜Lay Down Your Arms.â€™ - was a one time singer with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. http://ping.fm/UpV5l

septiembre 15, 2010

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Early blog today with news, information, facts, trivia and a bit of fun...have a great day... http://ping.fm/vai0z

2003, Which tribute acts overtook Elvis impersonators according to British Performing Rights Society? http://ping.fm/f2VJP

1984, which song became the longest running chart hit since Engelbert Humpâ€™s â€˜Release Meâ€™- spending 43 weeks UK singles chart. http://ping.fm/gNqWg

1966, Who were No.1 on the UK singles chart with â€˜All Or Nothingâ€™? http://ping.fm/owBkF

1962, Whose â€˜Sherryâ€™, made No.8 in the UK? http://ping.fm/FXdvg

1969, during a UK tour Smile appeared at PJâ€™s Club in Truro, Cornwall.By what name would the band achieve fame? http://ping.fm/IINlL

1996, Peter Andre scored his first UK No.1 single â€˜Flavaâ€™. In which country was he born? http://ping.fm/echca

1989 Bandleader/composer Perez Prado died of a stroke in Mexico City- 1955 No.1 â€˜Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom Whiteâ€™. Nationality? http://ping.fm/eDZdJ

1974, Who scored a US No.1 by confessing â€˜I Shot The Sheriff?' http://ping.fm/YG7M1

1968. Which song became the longest-running one hit wonder in the UK? It involved a comic strip..... http://ping.fm/B5X0G

1953. Who coined the phrase, â€œa-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom?â€ http://ping.fm/EMytn

2000, Who threw a tantrum in Lisbon- audience was slow in leaving a VIP dinner before the concert he flew home on his private jet ://www.vincetracy.com/blog9/

1980, Kelly Marie No.1 in the UK with the single â€˜Feels Like Iâ€™m In Loveâ€™. Which hit-maker wrote the song? http://ping.fm/mZPBo

1960, a campaign was started in the UK to ban which American hit - denounced as likely to inspire a teen-age â€œglorious death cult. http://ping.fm/WKueD

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1958, Who made his British TV debut on Jack goodâ€™s â€˜Oh Boyâ€™, performing â€˜Move Itâ€™? http://ping.fm/VtiMC

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2003, Which US singer songwriter died of respiratory failure aged 71 and was known as â€œThe Man in Black? http://ping.fm/psLaG

992, Who was No.1 on the UK chart with â€˜Tubular Bells IIâ€™. http://ping.fm/gUAVB

1986, Justin Hayward was hospitalised after collapsing from exhaustion in Los Angeles. What group was he with? http://ping.fm/BMtd9

1970, Who scored their first UK No.1 album today with â€˜Cosmoâ€™s Factoryâ€™? http://ping.fm/wrL5I

1954, Who was the first â€˜teen idolâ€™? He was at No.1 on the UK singles chart today. http://ping.fm/O3By1

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1987, Who cleaned up at this yearâ€™s MTV Awards, winning many awards for the track â€˜Sledgehammerâ€™. http://ping.fm/enYan

1988, Who appeared at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England on his World Tour? http://ping.fm/FWRn8

1977, Who recorded a guest appearance on â€˜Bing Crosbyâ€™s Christmas TV show duetting with him - â€˜Peace On Earth-Little Drummer Boy? http://ping.fm/6XbSy

1971, Who was No.1 on the US singles chart with â€˜Go Away Little Girlâ€™? http://ping.fm/szd1d

1964, a 16-year-old youth won a Mick Jagger impersonation contest at The Town Hall Greenwich. Who was he? http://ping.fm/1NK4m

Saturdays @ 9am Cool FM974.com..Vince Tracy with the Anagram, Tunnel of Time, Iris's challenge and music games. Guests, Cathy Humphreys, Johnny Red, Ian Charman an

Join me @ 9am Cool FM974.com..Anagram, Tunnel of Time, Iris's challenge and music games. Guests, Cathy Humphreys, Johnny Red, Ian Charman and Rob Daniells. ...

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1966, Which song was US No1 for The Supremes on this day then gave Phil Collins a UK No.1 in 1982? http://ping.fm/AjXm6

2006, Scissor Sisters No.1 on the UK singles chart with â€˜I Donâ€™t Feel Like Dancin. Who co-wrote the song? http://ping.fm/pVTBx

1983, Which former Stevie Wonder guitarist was US No.1 with â€˜Maniacâ€™. The track was featured in the film â€˜Flashdanceâ€™? http://ping.fm/IRnec

1968, Which No.1 on the UK singles chart was the longest ever at seven minutes and ten seconds? - released on Apple. http://ping.fm/GhoID

1964, The Kinks â€˜You Really Got Meâ€™, No.1 on the UK singles chart. Which Led Zeppelin member played tambourine on the track? http://ping.fm/67jyL

septiembre 09, 2010

Bolton, Rochdale, Hereford and the Yorkshire Dales are all featured on Faces and Places....... http://ping.fm/mxT05

septiembre 09, 2010

2004, US guitar maker Ernie Ball died after a long illness. What did he specialise in making? http://ping.fm/5wQse

septiembre 09, 2010

1989, Black Box started a six-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with â€˜Ride On Timeâ€™. Where were they based? http://ping.fm/KGPHF

septiembre 08, 2010

1972, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with â€˜Mama Weer All Crazee Nowâ€™? http://ping.fm/VpTkW

septiembre 08, 2010

Good morning to one and all. Blog now posted at http://ping.fm/utwmb

1932, Born today, who was the first female country singer to cross over as a pop artist? http://ping.fm/WoBG7

2002, Bruce Dickinson started his new job as an airline pilot. With which group did he sing? http://ping.fm/jNMrt

1997, 29 years after the band first formed, Led Zeppelin released their first ever single in the UK. Can you name it? http://ping.fm/gFzBn

1997, The publicist for The Beatles died aged 67. Can you name him? http://ping.fm/vNcCK

1977, guitarist Jimmy McCulloch left Wings to help re-form which sixties hitmakers? http://ping.fm/alf0O

1971, Who was No.1 on the UK singles chart with â€˜Hey Girl Donâ€™t Bother Meâ€™, also a 1964 US hit? http://ping.fm/L4BkM

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1985, Who became the first Beatle to become a grandfather on this day? http://ping.fm/4J1mG

1968, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham made their live debut as........? http://ping.fm/ZwpA8

1959, Who was No.1 on the UK singles today. Terence Perkins had been employed as a milkman -known as the â€˜Singing Milkmanâ€™. http://ping.fm/U6uMo

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1958, Born today, Buster Bloodvessel, sang with which group of hitmakers? http://ping.fm/ZF55k

1986, All girl group Bananarama No.1 on the US singles chart with â€˜Venusâ€™, who had the original hit in 1970? http://ping.fm/koVYN

1970, Which major influential star made his final live appearance when he appeared at the Isle Of Fehmarn in Germany? http://ping.fm/3iM78

1969, Who announced today he would retire from live performances in July the following year saying â€˜Iâ€™m tired manâ€™? http://ping.fm/h9KCW

1967, Who was UK No.1 with â€˜The Last Waltzâ€™? http://ping.fm/XjsUl

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1945, Al Stewart, UK singer, will be remembered for which special year?................. http://ping.fm/2j8tE

1998, Whose first UK No.1 single was the first Welsh act to have a No.1 single since Shakinâ€™ Stevens in 1985? http://ping.fm/wIei0

1990 â€“ Who urged for a Holy War against the West and former allies on this day? http://ping.fm/TFo88

Freddie Mercury was born on 5th September in which year? http://ping.fm/lzu37

1999, after spending 58 weeks on the UK album chart, who went to No.1 with â€˜Come On Overâ€™ http://ping.fm/3O9mu

1961, Which group was made up of five university students and were No.1 on the US singles chart with â€˜Michaelâ€™..also UK No.1. http://ping.fm/xU55h

1965, Who, on this day, had their van stolen containing over Â£5000 worth of equipment outside the Battersea Dogs Home? http://ping.fm/MuEQ4

1999, He was at No.1 on the US singles chart with â€˜Ballamosâ€™...for which soccer club did his dad play? http://ping.fm/l9B0G

1982, Which group was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the theme from the film Rocky III â€˜Eye Of The Tigerâ€™ http://ping.fm/MHnPc

1955, Which Band leader had the US No.1 with a song that was written in 1853, â€˜The Yellow Rose Of Texas.â€™....... http://ping.fm/1ehOd

septiembre 03, 2010

goodbye Cyril Smith-a straight talking politician

septiembre 03, 2010

Well done England. Good win 4-0 and great performance by Germaine Defoe....

septiembre 03, 2010

Join me at 9 am for the music club on Coolfm974.com with The Early Anagram, This day in Music, Iris's Challenge, Cathy Humphreys ....great music, interesting guests

1942, Birthday boy Al Jardine, guitar, vocals, with which iconic group? http://ping.fm/S5NzX

2004, Who stunned the music industry by ending his contract with EMI records and signing with Eminemâ€™s label Universal Music? http://ping.fm/MLJFi

1983, UB40 had their first UK No.1 single. What was it? http://ping.fm/hzhbQ

1967, Which Rolling Stone announced he was applying for a pilotâ€™s licence? http://ping.fm/w8EhO

1925, Hugo Montenegro was born today. What was his best known single success? http://ping.fm/OP5L0

1989, Which singer was charged with threatening to kill his wife? He was released on the condition that he went into detox. http://ping.fm/ja5yH

2002, Thieves broke into the London home of which Icelandic singer? http://ping.fm/GKVl2

1964, The Beatles appeared at The Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Why were they shocked? http://ping.fm/9m7dX

1955, Why was Rock â€˜nâ€™ Roll fan Sidney Adams fined Â£3 and 10 shillings, by a London Court? Read all about it at http://ping.fm/kIqg6

1956, Jerry Lee Lewis arrived at Sun Records hoping for an audition. How old was he? http://ping.fm/pmE1N

1974, Who were No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Johnny Bristol song â€˜Love Me For A Reasonâ€™ http://ping.fm/jjKtY

1967, the four Beatles held a meeting at Paul McCartneyâ€™s house in London to decide upon their next course of action. Why? http://ping.fm/fyd5l