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1998, Who was No.1 with her third UK No.1 single ‘making her the first female artist to have a No.1 single over the age of 50. http://ping.fm/GLlQW
1980, Bow Wow Wow appeared at London’s Rainbow Theatre with a backing singer by the name of Lieutenant Lush-better known as? http://ping.fm/gw3tK
1952, Pianist Johnnie Johnson hired 26 year old Chuck Berry as a guitarist in his band. What was Chuck Berry's day job? http://ping.fm/JtPtd
Today's show with great music, interesting guests and a musical challenge or two. What more could you want? http://ping.fm/3IpRy
2000, a new web site was launched to help teach children basic Physics....which singer was involved in this promotion?........... http://ping.fm/YOYHo
1970, Hotlegs made their live debut supporting The Moody Blues - What was their only hit -No. 2 in July 1970? http://ping.fm/zgCG4
1967, Which Rolling Stone admitted to possession of cannabis and allowing his flat to be used for the smoking of the drug? http://ping.fm/i75eS
1959, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Travelin’ Light’..... http://ping.fm/aFwG7
Join me at 9 am tomorrow for Vince Tracy's music club on CoolFM974.com ......between 9 and 1pm
Ebon Coast http://ping.fm/j32HU
People Are Awesome http://ping.fm/ajasw
Pancreatic cancer takes 20 years to grow into detectable tumors - here's how to halt it today http://ping.fm/umlGN
Beta carotene may treat eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa http://ping.fm/W3ECe
Today's blog is now posted with events, comments on events, interesting articles and much more.... http://ping.fm/XDI0L
1988, Enya was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Orinoco Flow. With which family act had she started her career? http://ping.fm/039aM
1983, ‘Islands In The Stream’, gave Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers a No.1 on the US singles chart. Who wrote the song? http://ping.fm/kL6yE
1979, Which one hit wonder was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘One Day At A Time?' http://ping.fm/2fjT8
1966, ? & the Mysterians went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ’96 Tears’. Who covered this song in the 90s? http://ping.fm/AY5eB
Top 10 Jumps http://ping.fm/52bWc
Today's featured podcast and Vince chats with the legendary Johnny Tillotson http://ping.fm/GgFBH
Chinook Helicopter Landing-Have you had a busy day? http://ping.fm/axGoW
Today's Blog is now posted with events, comments on the events and the music down the years plus a gag or two.. http://ping.fm/aqh0a
2007, Which country musician died in Nashville aged 80 from lung cancer- helped launch the career of Dolly Parton.. http://ping.fm/J4oXm
1999,Who became engaged to F1 racing driver Jacques Villeneuve and was pictured wearing a £25,000 diamond ring? http://ping.fm/WgGmG
1974, Which Jamaican reggae artist was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Everything I Own? http://ping.fm/oO80V
1957, After a show in Los Angeles, local police told which singer he was not allowed to wiggle his hips onstage? http://ping.fm/8QCEe
2009, Eric Clapton pulled out of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in New York City- (gallstones). Who took his place? http://ping.fm/RrYfU
1998, Which UK page three model turned singer, was arrested for alleged drink driving? http://ping.fm/ZOkID
1990, ‘A Little Time’ -No.1 on the UK singles chart- formed by ex-Housemartins Paul Heaton and Dave Hemmingway. Which group? http://ping.fm/wsUGp
1973, Who started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Midnight Train To Georgia? http://ping.fm/PRnLw
Call Me Senator-from Vince Tracy http://ping.fm/tA5tU
Virtual Choir http://ping.fm/NMhWp
2006,guitarist Andy Taylor quit which band during the US leg of their world tour? http://ping.fm/6AYPH
1993, Catholic churches in San Juan, Puerto Rico asked residents to protest against whose first live appearance in the country http://ping.fm/kmD8e
1974, Dionne Warwick went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Then Came You.' With which group did she collaborate on the hit? http://ping.fm/etRcF
1958, Who played the first rock ‘n’ roll concert in Germany where over 7,000 rock ‘n’ roll fans turned the show into a riot… http://ping.fm/NV82f
I´m into Something Good-today's blog filled facts, comments on the facts and the odd gag.... http://ping.fm/LMzU8
1920 – on this day the king of which country died from blood poisoning that resulted from a bite from his pet monkey? http://ping.fm/5ZRuh
1992, Who died of died of lung and throat cancer in hospital in Los Angeles. Had 1965 UK No.1 & US No.4 single ‘King Of The Road’ http://ping.fm/vo2Ko
1969, Which group at UK number 1 was a rock group based on comic book characters? http://ping.fm/cytEf
1964, Who appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show prompting Sullivan’s quote, “I promise you they’ll never be back on our show again.” http://ping.fm/e0km9
1963, After playing in Sweden, who 'should be grateful to their screaming fans for drowning out the terrible performance?' http://ping.fm/FCCwx
Great podcast of today's show on Cool FM with all the usual features...... and more... http://ping.fm/fezlx
Harlem Globetrotters Eat Your Hearts Out http://ping.fm/Js5HG
Flying Devils http://ping.fm/WMGZI
2005, Who gave a surprise lecture at a New York university, after she arrived unannounced at City University’s Hunter College? http://ping.fm/CK2qc
1973, Who began litigation against the US government, accusing them of tapping his telephone? http://ping.fm/DYaAh
1979, Who received a medallion cast in rhodium after being declared the most successful composer of all time? http://ping.fm/40dlq
1987, Who was No.1 on the UK album chart with his third solo release ‘Nothing Like The Sun.’ http://ping.fm/oiZvA
1982, Culture Club UK No.1 with ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me’..launched on Top of the Pops when which artiste went ill? http://ping.fm/mPCI6
1976, Which group was No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘If You Leave Me Now’? http://ping.fm/KyeIz
1962, Who recorded his first single for Motown Records, ‘Thank You For Loving Me All The Way?' http://ping.fm/onOiU
via Vince at Cool FM Les from Newquay UK sends best wishes for the Breast Cancer Awareness 5k run in Javea tomorrow. Good luck from all of us Iris
now playing...Jimmy Hendrix classic
Join me right here right now on coolfm974.com on a cool morning in Benidorm......it will be a Rooney free zone for a while!
Join me for the music club 9am - 1 pm Saturday and Sunday on Coolfm974.com. Great music, interesting guests...what more could you want?
Funny Talking Animals Three-Keep smiling.. http://ping.fm/BCPK0
Funny Talking Animals Two-Just brilliant http://ping.fm/ShjT7
Funny Talking Animals One-These are brilliant http://ping.fm/HpYdN
My featured interview is Les Reed. With which 60s hit-making instrumental group was he the pianist? http://ping.fm/gb5hN
Today's featured podcast features the wonderful Les Reed who co-wrote many hits including It's Not Unusual and Delilah..... http://ping.fm/IomBb
Today's blog with news, health advice, comment on events and music happenings on this day..... http://ping.fm/EkyVQ
2008, A homeless man claimed a £2,000 reward by returning a waxwork head of which star that had been left on a train? http://ping.fm/Gf51O
2000, What had George Michael bought when he said, “I know that when my fingers touch the keys of ........., I will feel truly blessed http://ping.fm/mUaxI
1969, Which American singer died this day after suffering a brain aneurysm -Had the 1958 US & UK No.1 single ‘It’s All In The Game?' http://ping.fm/PkfO4
1964, Who had her first UK No.1 single with the Burt Bacharach song ‘(There’s) Always Some Thing There To Remind Me ....... http://ping.fm/DvowZ
Today's featured podcast by request is my interview with the one and only Brenda Lee.... http://ping.fm/QhV3W
Comment on the Costa Blanca and events on this day in history.... http://ping.fm/yeBJd
1997, Which song was declared by the Guinness Book Of Records- the biggest-ever single-sold 31.8 m sales in less than 40 days? http://ping.fm/gAl0z
1972, Chuck Berry-t No.1 on the US singles chart his first and only US and UK No.1. Can you name it? http://ping.fm/se8Fz
1965, Elvis Presley’s bass player, (1954-57), died four months after receiving surgery for brain tumour. Can you name him? http://ping.fm/oOW0e
1958, Buddy Holly’s last recording session took place. What was his last No.1 hit? http://ping.fm/Fm6D7
1984, Which group started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Freedom’ http://ping.fm/KwBM9
1973, The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Angie’,-who wrote the song? http://ping.fm/u0l6V
1962, Which group started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Monster Mash’, it became a No.3 in the UK http://ping.fm/FD6pe
1960, Roy Orbison had his first UK No.1 single. What was the song? http://ping.fm/Lgcft
Today's blog, always jam-packed, is now published http://ping.fm/gbKC2

Tuesday 19.10 Rock Your Baby

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Ping list "when one door closes another always opens....it is always a door to greater and more beautiful things...we just need to trust and have faith and the road ahead will be shown In Life: "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." We had a fabulous day yesterday with brilliant sunshine and clear blue skies. We had a walk on the Poniente side of Benidorm and then went to the port to sit and watch the boats coming in and out. One tourist boat was disembarking some 150 people who had enjoyed a nice trip to Calpe and the place was buzzing. There seems to be a large number of Spanish visitors enjoying this beautiful weather and the Poniente side tends to be more Spanish. The English walk the Levante beach in good numbers but even Levante seems very Spanish at the moment. It's a lovely time of the year with a lot more tranquillity about the place. We've another sunny day today so let's get the forecast to see how long it will last.
1961, Who was ‘Walkin’ Back To Happiness. as UK no 1 today.... http://ping.fm/14kYY
1967, The Beatles were at No.2 with ‘Sgt Pepper’s’ on this day. Which album kept them from the top? http://ping.fm/wHUZ4
2005, including the amount spent on Hi-Fi equipment, concerts and CDs..how much was the average lifetime spend on music according to a survey ?
2009, A clump of hair believed to have been trimmed from Elvis Presley’s head. How much did it fetch at auction? http://bit.ly/9n8qmz
1981, Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of ‘It’s My Party. Who had the 1963 hit? http://bit.ly/9n8qmz
1977, Today, John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett appeared on the BBC’s Old Grey Whistle Test who presented the show? http://bit.ly/9n8qmz
1967, This day, which group was at No.3 on the UK singles chart with‘Hole In My Shoe. http://bit.ly/9n8qmz
1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their first gig as a band supporting which French pop star?
Chilean Miners asked for advice on how to get Liverpool out of a hole
Still getting over yet another Liverpool defeat. How the mighty have fallen. Is it the manager? Is it the squad?
1987, Who became the only group to have a UK No.1 single in each of the three decades 60′s, 70′s & 80′s? .... http://ping.fm/tDB0B
Join me for a look down the musical tunnel of time and much more on today's Vince Tracy podcast..... http://ping.fm/N3T7d
1933, Which country piano player, 1961 UK No.1 single ‘On The Rebound’-worked with Elvis Presley on ‘Heartbreak Hotel’? http://ping.fm/ZlyeR
1995, Whose former accountant, Keith Moore, was sentenced to six years in jail after being found guilty of embezzling £6 million from the singer’s 108 bank accounts? http://ping.fm/1VGw5
1987, Who became the only group to have a UK No.1 single in each of the three decades 60′s, 70′s & 80′s? .... http://ping.fm/tDB0B
1953, Who was No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Hey Joe! http://ping.fm/GWOSy
It's ready. It's here......today's show on CoolFM974.com is now available as a podcast at ............ http://ping.fm/MRHFY
1964 – Not music! Which nation detonated its first atomic bomb becoming the world’s fifth nuclear power? http://ping.fm/ZTygg
1969, Record company executive and founder of the Chess record label died of a heart attack aged 52. Can you name him? http://ping.fm/PuLJN
1923, Which songwriter, producer with a birthdate today- produced the first recorded Beatles session? http://ping.fm/w3eH3
1982, Which group appeared on Top Of The Pops performing ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?' http://ping.fm/DZiqC
1951, 18 year old Richard Penniman his first recordings for RCA Camden. By which name did he achieve fame? http://ping.fm/neUx0
Today's featured podcast features Les Battersby from Coronation Street aka Bruce Jones .... http://ping.fm/gt5Ok
Today's blog now posted with really good gags and interesting information--------------------- http://ping.fm/AF5gR
1966, US No.1-Reach Out And I’ll Be There’. Their first No.1 in the UK. Who was it? http://ping.fm/UFWPJ
1938, Born today, his recording of Berry Gordy’s ‘Come To Me’ became Motown Records first ever-single release in May 1959. Who? http://ping.fm/1rMAr
1972, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Mouldy Old Dough?' http://ping.fm/78pdg
1966, Pink Floyd ,The Move, Denny Laine and Soft Machine all appeared at the launch for International Times at London’s Roundhouse.How much did Floyd get?
Today's featured podcast is Tommy James who had the great hit Mony Mony amongst many others-His was a fascinating story. http://ping.fm/kjBcZ
1940, Britain’s most successful solo artiste was born today. Can you name him? http://ping.fm/AkmR1
2004,Who was suspended from driving in France after being caught speeding at 134mph in his Porsche 911 Turbo? http://ping.fm/C8lrQ
1990, Award-winning American composer, pianist and conductor, died of pneumonia. Composed music for ‘West Side Story’ etc http://ping.fm/18gkK
1959, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Mack The Knife’. http://ping.fm/PepWu
1957, The Everly Brothers had their first No.1 on the US singles chart and UK No.2. What was it? http://ping.fm/0DjU3
Today's featured podcast looks back at an interview with Hilda Ogden from Coronation St...the faBULOUS Jean Alexander http://ping.fm/unJD2
Great news from Chile. This is the best world news for ages.The oldest of the miners is now due to surface.
Today's featured podcast with Vince chatting with Dave Berry-"The Crying Game" (1964) and "This Strange Effect" (1965)- http://ping.fm/GXfix
1940, Which birthday boy, singer, had the 1966 UK No.1 single ‘Out Of Time’, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. http://ping.fm/clJVD
1999, Which BBC radio DJ was convicted of possessing cocaine and fined £2,000? He was set up by The News Of The World. Who else? http://ping.fm/kKVuL
1973,Who were US No.1 on the album chart with ‘Goats Head Soup’ http://ping.fm/bXWtZ
1963, Who made their debut on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night at The London Palladium’, topping the bill live to 15 million viewers? http://ping.fm/PuLjw
Today's Blog now posted with important medical news...... http://ping.fm/1PBMR
1935, Sam Moore, singer, with his birthdate today was a member of which hitmaking duo? http://ping.fm/H81SN
2005, Which singer received an honorary degree from Dundee University........ http://ping.fm/6rl44
1999, The Isle Of Man issued six stamps honouring which pop personalities- whose mother had run a post office on the island? http://ping.fm/xs8sE
1971, Vincent Eugene Craddock died from a perforated ulcer, aged 36. By what name do we know him? http://ping.fm/LBZSB
1957, during an Australian tour whopublicly renounced rock ‘n’ roll and embraced God, after praying to God when one of the engines on a plane caught fire... http://ping.fm/CVLxA
Latest podcast now available..... http://ping.fm/DJW2R
Today's blog now posted with news of a chimp in the news... http://ping.fm/lQMjc
1961, Which No.1 on the UK singles chart was sung by US college students who broke up when they graduated? http://ping.fm/kuA3g
1997, Which song was a re-write of a 1974 hit about Marilyn Monroe went on to become the biggest selling single in the world ever? http://ping.fm/QIAEj
1974, Which John Denver song was No.1 on the UK singles chart - a tribute to his wife and was written in 10 minutes on a ski lift? http://ping.fm/NdjAi
1962, The Beatles made their first appearance on the UK singles chart with ‘Love Me Do’. How high did it get in the UK charts? http://ping.fm/D0CNJ
John Lennon.....this is a really good insight into the life and times of a genius http://ping.fm/ypR7x
Great new podcast now available with great guests and great music---- http://ping.fm/1MoCt
2009, Which Boyzone singer died suddenly at the age of 33 while on holiday in Majorca? http://ping.fm/c1JYV
1970, Who were at No.1 on the UK chart with their second album ‘Paranoid.’ -one of the classic Heavy Metal albums. http://ping.fm/GblYo
1964, Which Beatle drove himself to De Montfort Hall in Leicester in a brand new Facel Vega, reaching high speeds on the M6? http://ping.fm/Ux2Tv
1959, The Quarrymen played at the Casbah Coffee Club, Liverpool. Who was unable to perform and after the show left the gropup? http://ping.fm/1JP9Y
Today's Blog-------- http://ping.fm/iIX2y
Coolfm974.com -The Music Club 9-1. This day in Music, the Early Anagram, Iris' Challenge, Twisted lyrics, Spanish Vocab, Ian Charman, Cathy Humphreys..
1978, The Human League appeared in their home town at which University? http://ping.fm/1D3Ft
1975,Which world star retired from music for five years to become a house-husband when his son, Sean, was born? http://ping.fm/j3Spy
1971, Rod Stewart was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Maggie May’-first released as a B side to which song? http://ping.fm/878q9
1969, For the first time in the history of the show, the BBC’s Top Of The Pops producers refused to air which No. 1 song? http://ping.fm/LBQmv
2007, At this year’s Q Awards held in London. ...who was the icon of the year? http://ping.fm/n06ck
1977, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Silver Lady?’ http://ping.fm/ZxICm
1966, Which famous drummer collapsed during a gig at Sussex University after playing a 20 minute drum solo? http://ping.fm/IkWnK
1955, Which Jimmy UK No.1 with the theme song from the James Stewart western ‘The Man From Laramie?' http://ping.fm/jCNdC
Thursday's blog is now posted. Have a nice day.... http://ping.fm/41az3
1927, Which American singer had the 1952 US & UK No.1 single ‘Here In My Heart’ - also the first No.1 in the NME singles chart. http://ping.fm/NSwlp
2002, Who donated £100,000 to his old Grammar school in Dartford to help pay for a music director and buy musical instruments? http://ping.fm/1L3zQ
2001, Who started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Fever?' http://ping.fm/5hxWy
1963, The Rolling Stones recorded ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’ . Who wrote the song? http://ping.fm/aohl1
1978, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad married.They were members of which group?
1917, Bob Neal, ex DJ, agent and died on 9th May 1983.Which major star did he once manage?
1998, A music industry poll by ‘Time Out’, named the top stars from the past 30 years. 5th-Marvin Gaye, 4-James Brown, 3-Bob Marley, 2- The Beatles. First?
1991, Michael Jackson gave away the bride at Elizabeth Taylor’s seventh wedding. What was Larry Fortensky job?,
1939, Abraham Reichstadt, singer, was born. Had UK No.1 single in 1968 with which duo? http://ping.fm/A4IoT
2006, Which legend was honoured with a heritage plaque at his former north London home at 34 Ridgmount Gardens in Camden? http://ping.fm/WSACp
1965, Which singer was arrested crossing the Mexican border into Texas-customs officials found 100’s of pills in his guitar case? http://ping.fm/JYhCO
1961, Cliff Richard’s backing group The Shadows had their second UK No.1 single? What was it?(on expedition label) http://ping.fm/1F1ke
1963, Which UK singer had the 1974 UK No.10 single ‘Ma He’s Making Eyes At Me?’ She died on 1st October 1999 from to anorexia nervosa.
1986, Who was No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Graceland?' http://ping.fm/NmVRI
1973, The BBC broadcast the 500th edition of which UK TV music show? Slade, Gary Glitter and The Osmonds all appeared http://ping.fm/8R6Bp
1957, Who was voted the world’s No.1 singer, among the winners at this years Annual NME readers poll? http://ping.fm/143fI
Today's show is now available as a podcast......great music, interesting guests, what more could you want? http://ping.fm/Yvr0P
Today's Blog is now posted and the podcast is on the way.... http://ping.fm/FAOCd
2000, John Lennon’s assassin was denied parole after serving 20 years in prison. Can you name him? http://ping.fm/WVe1O
1999, Who went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Reload?' http://ping.fm/hxThs
1987, Wet Wet Wet released their first album. From which country do they hail? http://ping.fm/Tm1hj
1945, Who made his first ever-public appearance in a talent contest at the Mississippi Alabama Dairy Show singing ‘Old Shep’ http://ping.fm/lZ5YM
In today's podcast Vince remembers his interview with the legend P J Proby.... http://ping.fm/cJILU
2002, Who signed the most lucrative British record deal in history when he signed with EMI records for £80m? http://ping.fm/hIP8q
1983, Which Welsh singer was at No.1 on the US singles chart ?It made her the only Welsh artist to score a US No.1. http://ping.fm/Utmyp
1982, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Pass The Dutchie’. http://ping.fm/1neOE
1977, Why was the body of Elvis Presley and his mother Gladys moved from the cemetery where they were buried to Graceland’s ? http://ping.fm/v7OjV
1965, Who were at No. 1 on the US singles chart with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ http://ping.fm/tiDtQ
California Dreamin-great version http://ping.fm/jYdcG
Which Boyzone vocalist joined the UK soap Coronation Street in 2002 playing the role of Peter Barlow’s old Navy mate Ciaran McCarthy? http://ping.fm/OYHn0
1999, singer Lena Zavaroni died after a long battle against anorexia. How old was she when she died? http://ping.fm/Ff0nB
1973, The Simon Park Orchestra were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Eye Level,’ taken from which TV series? http://ping.fm/dNFgs
1966, Jimi Hendrix appeared live for the first time in the UK when he jammed with which group at their gig at London Polytechnic? http://ping.fm/eTiwS