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Today's featured podcast remembers the singing sensation Kathy Kirby.... http://ping.fm/hsz9U
Today's blog now posted. Who was Paul Stookey? Read on ... http://ping.fm/boAhc
1937, Born today-Paul Stookey, vocals, 1969 US No.1 & 1970 UK No.2 single ‘Leaving On A Jet Plane’. Can you name the group? http://ping.fm/D8KXI
1963 US No.2 & UK No.14 single ‘Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah’. He died on 21st November 1973 aged 49. Can you name him? http://ping.fm/XplKo
1968, Who was No. 1 on the US album chart with ‘Wichita Lineman.’ http://ping.fm/jWLXM
1971, Who were No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Family Affair?' - it peaked at No.15 in the UK. http://ping.fm/Z3guB
Today's blog is now posted at ... http://ping.fm/RyUNo
1960, Paul McCartney and which musician were deported from West Germany after being arrested on suspicion of arson? http://ping.fm/rP4GS
2001,Which guitarist died in Los Angeles of lung cancer aged 58- successful solo artist and as part of the Traveling Wilburys? http://ping.fm/4Qncu
1996, American Ukulele player Herbert Khaury died from a heart attack. Performed at 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. Better know as? http://ping.fm/qNCFg
1976, Lancaster local council cancelled a gig at Lancaster Poly- ‘We don’t want that sort of filth.....’ Whose gig? http://ping.fm/13z96
Today's Blog now available with events, comments and musical facts http://ping.fm/pmqLK
Today's 'live' show on Cool FM. Great music, great guests, great crack-what more could you want? http://ping.fm/8nsN4
Podcast of today's Cool show is now being uploaded to http://ping.fm/gTOUA Great music, great guests, great games..what more cou8ld you want?
Today's Blog is now posted at ... http://ping.fm/IINMS
2000, Who was crowned the musician’s musician? The NME asked top rock and pop stars to name biggest musical influence. http://ping.fm/DrFoj
1987, The Jennifer Warnes’ duet with Bill Medley ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’, US No.1. taken from which film? http://ping.fm/5a190
1970, Dave Edmunds was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I Hear You Knocking.’ Who had the original hit? http://ping.fm/0ERHk
1954, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart and was the first black artist to reach No.1 in the UK http://ping.fm/50Vyp
Find out what happened with the music and personalities this day down the musical tunnel of time http://ping.fm/PpzMl
2005, The ex drummer with The Shadows died aged 62 from head injuries sustained in a fall at his London flat. Can you name him? http://ping.fm/qgY0H
1982, Who was No.1 in the US with ‘Truly’. He achieved a No.1 each year from 78-86 as a writer, http://ping.fm/ZCc2t
1970, Who released All Things Must Pass..- would go on to be certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA, best selling album by a solo Beatle http://ping.fm/fgUjJ
1964, Which Rolling Stone was fined £16 for driving offences by a court in Tettenhall, http://ping.fm/SUIhV
Todays events, comments and updates from sunny Spain.... http://ping.fm/1UAKP
1989, Which group played a concert this day at Death Valley Stadium-South Carolina to raise money for victims of Hurricane Hugo? http://ping.fm/KpxS1
Michael Holliday1958 UK No.1 ‘The Story Of My Life’. Bacharach and David their first UK No.1 hit. Where was he born? http://ping.fm/B8J25
1973, John Rostill former bassist with which group died after being electrocuted at his home recording studio? http://ping.fm/AwfHs
1968, which item from the fridge played their farewell concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London? http://ping.fm/XMSz0
Today's featured podcast is packed with Merseybeat memories.... http://ping.fm/vPBDO
Cool FM Golf Day http://ping.fm/jc4sF
Details of Cool FM Golf Day http://ping.fm/8B5Oq?aid=301422&id=591331971
1944, Bob Lind, singer, (1966 US & UK No.5 single ‘Elusive Butterfly’)......chatting with Vince Tracy http://ping.fm/n7sLv
1940, , Which soul singer with a birthday today, had a 1966 UK No.4 and US No.1 single and his name involves travel? http://ping.fm/y9tvv
1969, Who returned his MBE to The Queen on the grounds of the UK’s involvement in the Nigeria Biafra war and America in Vietnam? http://ping.fm/fzrAm
1961, Which duo started active service for the 8th Battalion Marine Corps Reserves, working as artillerymen? http://ping.fm/CMRXC
1958,Which song was at No.1 on the UK singles chart -based on the traditional Scottish folk song ‘One Hundred Pipers’? http://ping.fm/T5lPN
Incredible Dream http://ping.fm/Cp932
great views of Benidorm... http://ping.fm/G8K8R
Today's featured podcast-1944, Birthday today -Bob Lind, singer-1966 US & UK No.5 single 'Elusive Butterfly')... http://ping.fm/swPA1
1983, Irish group The Undertones split up. Lead singer went on to have a No.1 UK single as a solo artist with which song? http://ping.fm/SEw32
1979, Which duo started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘No More Tears, (Enough Is Enough). A UK No.3 http://ping.fm/2G7xH
1973, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Photograph’. His first of two US chart toppers as a solo artist. http://ping.fm/2P3wm
Today's featured podcast is Mike McGear -brother of Paul McCartney..... http://ping.fm/vHYxp
1949,, Sandra Stevens, born this day, was a member of which outfit with a 70s number 1 hit song? http://ping.fm/dTyYu
2001, Which singer died this day aged 65. Famous for his 1968 US No.1 single ‘Little Green Apples’ and a 1968 UK No.2 single? http://ping.fm/0J5SA
1997,Who was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Higher Ground’, the singers sixth US No.1 album? http://ping.fm/31cDK
1974, Which bird started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘I Can Help’, it made No.6 in the UK? http://ping.fm/KWuKZ
1975, UK No 1. This promotional video that accompanied the song is generally acknowledged as the first pop video and only cost £5,000 to produce.Which song?
Today's featured podcast is Roger McGough from the Scaffold....... http://ping.fm/TbMbT
Yesterday's show on Cool FM available as a podcast http://ping.fm/2O3vs
British Airport Welcome-Now this is nice... http://ping.fm/7HoLL
1975, Who were No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘That’s The Way (I Like It)’,- it made No.4 in the UK? http://ping.fm/AVpZ4
1997,Singer Michael Hutchence was found dead in his hotel suite in Sydney. He was 37. What was his group called? http://ping.fm/BJVUt
1975, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with a parody of the Dolly Parton song D.I.V.O.R.C.E? http://ping.fm/a1pkY
1960, The Beatles played at the Kaiserkeller Club in Hamburg, Germany without which Beatle and why? http://ping.fm/TBBRD
1954, Which American singer and actress was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘This Ole House? http://ping.fm/dhwRy
1970, Two months after his death Jimi Hendrix was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his only UK No.1 single. Cann you name it? http://ping.fm/C1y6m
1960, Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the shortest ever US No.1 single at one minute 37 seconds. Can you name it?
Join me for today's great show on Cool FM-great music, great guests...what more could you want? http://ping.fm/sfUwK
Ventriloquist Performance-Right on Brother Lets get it on http://ping.fm/hOhTQ
Ventriloquist Performance-Right on Brother Lets get it on http://ping.fm/TVmer
Ventriloquist Performance-Right on Brother Lets get it on http://ping.fm/WI44D
Today's featured podcast has Vince chatting with Leapy Lee who hit No2 with Little Arrows http://ping.fm/Kg0Jz
Good gags, good information, comment and events.....today's blog is now posted.... http://ping.fm/FBAxw
No.1, What was the first UK No.1 single by a punk or new wave act? It happened on this day 1978.. http://ping.fm/oXoKA
2007, Which 22-year-old set a British record for the fastest-selling debut album with Spirit? http://ping.fm/JXsqv
Hula Hoop.-a bit different.... http://ping.fm/LifVV
2003, Which 21 year-old became the youngest singer to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? http://ping.fm/VcGS1
2003, Which American soul singer died this day -Had the 1967 US No.2 & UK No.7 single ‘Sweet Soul Music http://ping.fm/iEcZ3
Can you name both of the Who's rock operas? http://ping.fm/RB3RC
1957, Harry Belafonte No.1 UK singles chart with the first single to sell over 1 million copies in the UK. Can you name it? http://ping.fm/wDxmw
Featured podcast. Vince is chatting with Frank Allen of the Searchers........ http://ping.fm/BE3LH
1999,With which famous singer was Grady Owen guitarist? Had a 1956 US No.7 & UK No.16 very famous hit song. http://ping.fm/v9km7
1985, Feargal Sharkey UK No.1 single with the Maria McKee song ‘A Good Heart’ . With which group did he make his name? http://ping.fm/6YyDA
1974,Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Gonna Make You A Star’, the singers first UK No.1? http://ping.fm/XgctX
1963, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Deep Purple’?... it made No.17 in the UK. http://ping.fm/msJ7Y
1905, Which Orchestra leader was born this day? He died on 30th March 1980. http://ping.fm/Depzd
1987, Which name became the first artist or artistes to sell over three million copies of an album in the UK? http://ping.fm/fpKPu
1980, Kenny Rogers started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Lady’. Who wrote the song? http://ping.fm/TT0Uz
1959, Johnny and the Moondogs played in the final heat of the ‘TV Star Search’ competition at The Hippodrome Theatre, Manchester. Which group did they become?
Killer Whale http://ping.fm/0MM2S
Nobody-welcome back the Dooby Brothers http://ping.fm/gwoIn
Great new podcast of today's Cool show....find out what happened on this day down the years plus much more...... http://ping.fm/NaKpF
1996, Who married Debbie Rowe in Sydney Australia. The couple had met in the mid-1980s-couple divorced on October 8, 1999? http://ping.fm/emjKF
1969, Which single, number 1 on this day, became the longest running one hit wonder in the UK? http://ping.fm/jNyKL
1960, Who was No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Georgia On My Mind?' http://ping.fm/hIYVV
Today's blog is now available with a gag or two and plenty of events to note... http://ping.fm/eFzqZ
Hope you can join me tomorrow morning on Cool FM at 9am with more interesting guests and great music coolfm974.com
Podcast of my chat with the Mayor of Benidorm http://ping.fm/JibEU
2005, Who was named Show Business personality of the year by the Variety Club at the annual awards show in London? http://ping.fm/am8ch
1976, Rod Stewart - No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Tonight’s The Night’. Why was this song banned by many stations? http://ping.fm/YOuvv
1968, Who was at No.1 in the UK singles chart with ‘The Good The Bad And The Ugly?' http://ping.fm/0Xgiq
1940, Born today, who was Britain’s longest-serving political leader, standing in nearly 40 elections. http://ping.fm/7zCn7
1997, Which well-known US singer, keyboard player was jailed for three years for possessing cocaine on this day? http://ping.fm/UTZTG
1983, Who started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart becoming Motown’s biggest seller to that date-No.2 in the UK. http://ping.fm/d7Nl7
1968, Why did UK book and record chain W.H. Smiths refuse to display The Jimi Hendrix Experience album ‘Electric Ladyland? http://ping.fm/xNxQd
Podcast of today's meeting with Augustin Navarro, the Mayor of Benidorm......... http://ping.fm/0FUoD
2004, Whose former bodyguard accused the singer of forcing him to have sex with her in order to keep his job? http://ping.fm/BhQK9
1972, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart dressed as a 1920s worker in flat cap, braces and baggy trousers http://ping.fm/1qays
1971, Which BBC TV show celebrated its 400th programme? http://ping.fm/dqp5X
1955, Who was voted the most promising new country and western artist by Billboard magazine? http://ping.fm/ckZRB
1954,Who scored his first US Top ten single. He had dropped his cowboy image about a year and a half earlier .. http://ping.fm/QRAsJ
The Impotence of Proofreading-Really Clever if you can proof read http://ping.fm/uIGP5
Today's blog with information, comment and music events is now posted at ... http://ping.fm/R01Qi
2008, Who were declared the biggest-selling act of 2008 at the World Music Awards held in Monaco? http://ping.fm/t0Y5n
1984, Former Rufus singer Chaka Khan was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I Feel For You.’ Who wrote this song featured? http://ping.fm/ZMfqH
1973, Who started a eight week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road?' http://ping.fm/ULdJs
1961, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘His Latest Flame/Little Sister....... http://ping.fm/Z5IoH
today's featured podcast is Sir Stirling Moss.... http://ping.fm/iR391
2002, viewers of the UK music channel VH1 voted which song as the number 1 most romantic song ever? http://ping.fm/z3lj8
1997, Which musician was arrested and spent the night in a French jail after smashing up his hotel room? http://ping.fm/j4JZX
1966,Who met who for the first time when he visited an art exhibition ‘Unfinished Paintings and Objects’ -Indica Gallery, London. http://ping.fm/kBHZF
1961,Which influential personsaw The Beatles playing live for the first time during a lunchtime session at The Cavern Liverpool? http://ping.fm/xIoPI
Today`s featured podcast traces aspects of the Merseybear era with Tony Coates from Liverpool Express and others.. http://ping.fm/UG0Dp
Today's blog is now posted at .... http://ping.fm/FjYrw
1986, Berlin started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Take Your Breath Away’. From which film was it?
1975, Which singer was named Godfather to John and Yoko Lennon’s son Sean?
1969, Which was first Beatles A-side composed by George Harrison to enter the UK singles chart, it peaked at No.4 in the UK and went on to be a No.1 on the US?
1967, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Baby, Now That I’ve Found You’, the group’s only UK No.1
Today's show is available aqs a 4 hour podcast at.... http://ping.fm/O2hGL
2002, Whitney Houston’s husband was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana etc. Can you name him? http://ping.fm/OTxyK
1997, The Spice Girls sacked their manager and his 19 management team. What was his name? http://ping.fm/kO3da
1987, Who became the youngest act to score a US No.1 since Michael Jackson (‘Ben’, in 1972) with ‘I Think we’re Alone Now’........ http://ping.fm/plLbH
1951, Who married his second wife actress Ava Gardner, the couple split up in 1953 and divorced in 1957...... http://ping.fm/hOeLL
Mimic Octopus.a Real Clever Guy http://ping.fm/YVjn5
Today's show is now being uploaded to the internet at http://ping.fm/9Emr2
Today's featured podcast with the daughter of Matt Monroe--- http://ping.fm/fSLRi
2005, Who had 36th Top Ten single equalling the record with Elvis Presley for the most Top Ten singles? http://ping.fm/N7ykU
2000, Madonna played her first show in eight years at Roseland Ballroom NY-she wore a tight black vest bearing whose name? http://ping.fm/jqclI
1968, Joe Cocker No.1 in the UK singles chart with his version of ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’..Who had the original? http://ping.fm/Iqkwt
2005, Who had sold the most albums in the UK so far this century with sales of 6.3m when the Official UK Charts were announced? http://ping.fm/ZOJyK
Vince's Blog now posted and Podcast of today's show is on the way http://ping.fm/PkuP3
1972, Which Rolling Stone lost his driving licence and was fined £20 by Chelmsford Magistrates court caught speeding in his Mercedes on the A12.......
Today's featured podcast and Vince chats with world famous comedy impressionist Paul Melba http://ping.fm/h8QE6
Cool Quartet http://ping.fm/SPx8m
This is scary! http://ping.fm/wqvKv
Today's blog in now posted with the usual features-music, events, health and comments on events http://ping.fm/omtvf
1982, Channel 4’s ‘The Tube’ had its first showing featuring The Jam and an interview with Mick Jagger. Who nwere the presenters? http://ping.fm/pDAq1
2003, Bobby Hatfield was found dead in his hotel room 30 minutes before he was due on stage, aged 63. Which duo was he in? http://ping.fm/YO2Ty
1971, Elvis Presley was playing in Minneapolis. Which famous phrase did announcer Al Dvorin utter at the end of the show? http://ping.fm/79oQA
1960, Country & western singer Johnny Horton was killed in a car crash. What was his 1959 US No.1 & UK No.16 single? http://ping.fm/byPni
Good win for Liverpool. Great work by Gerrard.
Discover the work of one of the world's lesser-known successful painters.... http://ping.fm/Oipgv
featured podcast with Cheetah, the world's oldest primate, and Dan Westfall who looks after him... http://ping.fm/D16pa
On Yer Bike http://ping.fm/Jl7KO
Today's blog is now posted with news, events and music facts plus comments on the facts....Have a good day.. http://ping.fm/ME2V6
2001, The Times newspaper published the ‘Rich List’ of highest earning women in Britain. Who was top grossing £30m? http://ping.fm/LaYrr
1980, Which singer was baptised converting to a Christian Rastafarian and taking on the new name Berhane Selassie? http://ping.fm/S7Kdw
1972, Johnny Nash No.1 on the US singles chart with his only US chart topper, it made No.5 in the UK.What was it? http://ping.fm/cG5rU
1957, Jackie Wilson made his US chart debut with which song (it made No.1 in the UK in 1986, 29 years after its first release)? http://ping.fm/g2gQ4
It's a beautiful day on the Costa Blanca and my blog is now updated.... http://ping.fm/6Kw2z
1984, Billy Ocean No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Caribbean Queen’. What was the song originally called? http://ping.fm/k9SOW
1983, RCA records signed Latin teen sensations Menudo for $30m.-which successful latino came from this group? http://ping.fm/xovh0
1962, The Crystals No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘He’s A Rebel’, it made No.19 on the UK chart. Who was the Producer? .. http://ping.fm/U6Qxo
1960, Which Elvis Presley song was based on the Italian song, ‘O Sole Mio?' ... http://ping.fm/k003N
Today's blog is now posted with news, events and comments on the events of this day..... tp://www.vincetracy.com/blog9/
2007, Why was Led Zeppelin’s eagerly-awaited reunion concert in London postponed for two weeks? http://ping.fm/7esCq
2004, Which guitarist collected his CBE from Buckingham Palace for his services to music? http://ping.fm/vCj6y
1969, Which song was UK No.1 and became the longest running one hit wonder in the UK with eight week’s at the top of the charts? http://ping.fm/biYTF
1958, Tommy Edwards UK No.1 with ‘It’s All In The Game.It was written by vice president of USA. True or False? http://ping.fm/eRSTy
Brilliant Ventriloquist Act http://ping.fm/Ru0j2
2005, Which group was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘You Raise Me Up’? http://ping.fm/seHAk
1962, The Beatles started a run of appearances over 14 nights at which club in Germany? http://ping.fm/eNzXO
1970,Which group was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Joni Mitchell song ‘Woodstock. http://ping.fm/MKYyg
1955, R&B group The Famous Flames cut their first demo of ‘Please, Please, Please’ at a radio station in Macon Georgia.Who was their singer? http://ping.fm/UIvsU