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Alison is on it. The trick is in the use of the word freshmen. Who made their debut with their new name? Think black and white striped baseball shirts..
Today's blog is now posted. I wish everyone a very Happy New Year..health, wealth and happiness. http://ping.fm/o0kli
1966, The Monkees No.1 on the US singles charts with which Neil Diamond song? http://ping.fm/dX5UN
1943, Henry John Deutschendorf was born on this day. By what name does the world of music remember him? http://ping.fm/zGqnr
2005, Which John Lennon song was voted the nations favourite song a quarter of a century after his death? http://ping.fm/9UR5k
1961, The Four Freshmen made their live debut using their new name...What was the new name? http://ping.fm/hWKm1
expect some great new pictures of Villajoyosa on Facebook later tonight....
1942, Mike Nesmith, vocals, guitar, and 1945, Davy Jones, vocals, guitar, both had birthdays today. What was their group? http://ping.fm/8XMsD
1928, Elias McDaniel was born. John Lennon wanted to meet him. He died from heart failure in Florida aged 79 -2nd June 2008.Who? http://ping.fm/couJv
2002, Which singer was arrested for drink driving by the Arizona highway patrol in the western state of Arizona? http://ping.fm/lfYgz
1969, Peter Tork quit which group, buying himself out of his contract which left him broke? http://ping.fm/JMwLL
1980, Which American singer songwriter died of a heroin overdose? Wrote the songs ‘If I Were A Carpenter’ and ‘Reason To Believe’ http://ping.fm/RoXsH
1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their debut on the UK TV show ‘Top Of The Pops’ performing which song? http://ping.fm/Yz1pm
1956, Who made chart history by having 10 songs on Billboards Top 100 for week ending Dec 19th? http://ping.fm/0lRTh
1985, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’? http://ping.fm/3bRQh
1983, after a heavy day’s drinkingwhich Beach Boy drowned while swimming from his boat moored in Marina Del Rey, California? http://ping.fm/fPe0C
1961, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Moon River’, http://ping.fm/0O4s9
1981, Which American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader died aged 82. Composer of ‘Georgia On My Mind’, http://ping.fm/NG6SL
1986, Who had the UK Christmas No.1 single with ‘Reet Petite’ two years after his death? http://ping.fm/uZy9h
1975, The Faces split became official. Which group was formed by Ronnie Lane? http://ping.fm/UaqEi
2001, Who announced they were splitting up. The group had notched up 13 Top 5 UK singles -had become Britain’s biggest live act http://ping.fm/8zLK4
I hope you had a very pleasant Christmas..... http://ping.fm/i3BVj
Today's show being posted.....Brendal Lee, Alvin Stardust. Frank Ifield and Don Partridge.. http://ping.fm/xjtGV
1935, born this day, Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, was a member of which group? http://ping.fm/pqNh3
1988, Shane McGowan was arrested for smashing the glass from a shop window in a drunken rage. Which group was he representing? http://ping.fm/l48lP
1970, Who was US No.1 on the US singles chart making him the first Beatle to score a No.1 US hit. http://ping.fm/MIjHB
1964, Who placed an advertisement in the music paper New Musical Express, wishing starving hairdressers and their families a Happy Christmas? http://ping.fm/iytxK
Happy Christmas to all readers. Have a brilliant 2011.... http://ping.fm/iGDlH
2006, James Brown, the ‘Godfather of Soul’, died at the age of 73. From what did he die? http://ping.fm/E4mwV
1981, Who phoned Paul McCartney and suggested they write and record together, the first result being ‘The Girl Is Mine’. http://ping.fm/vG73w
1965, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Over And Over’.......... http://ping.fm/U7YoZ
1964, Beatles fans attacked Patti Boyd at London’s Hammersmith Odeon for tonight’s Beatles concert. Who was her boyfriend? http://ping.fm/qD4W2
Today's show being posted to t'internet.....croaky voice and all........ http://ping.fm/1nfux
Happy Christmas to all my family, friends and acquaintances. Today's short blog... http://ping.fm/t1krg
2002, Who was granted his own coat of arms by the College of Arms?- Featured a Liver Bird, highlighting his Liverpool connections http://ping.fm/ACmoZ
1977, Who formally changed his name to Yusef Islam? http://ping.fm/YrnPA
1966, BBC-TV broadcast Ready, Steady Go! for the last time-Why? http://ping.fm/ELRO1
1964, Brian Wilson had to leave the Beach Boys after a nervous breakdown. Who replaced Wilson for the live shows? http://ping.fm/hcM88
1949, Robin and Maurice Gibb, The Bee Gees, singers, songwriters, producers......who was their brother? http://ping.fm/A26Al
1972,Who, @ nine years eight months had which song that made him the youngest person to have a No.1 record-biggest seller of '72. http://ping.fm/38O8Q
1963, Who scored their only US No.1 single with ‘Over And Over’, a No.5 in the UK? http://ping.fm/3a5JE
1962, The Tornadoes No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Telstar’. Their lead singer went solo with his own hit. Who was he? http://ping.fm/BdaKV
Great weekend shows on Cool FM available at http://ping.fm/hhCZP
Blog is late today. Now posted at.. http://ping.fm/RK8iC
2005, Mutya Buena announced she was leaving which group and replaced by Amelle Berrabah, 21, from Hampshire? http://ping.fm/nrdvJ
1998, singer Karl Denver died from a brain tumour aged 67. What was his nationality? http://ping.fm/L73iF
1974, Who were ‘Lonely This Christmas http://ping.fm/Hgvtw
1970, a limo carrying which star pulled up outside the White House asking how s/he could help fight the drugs problems http://ping.fm/NcyTY
great weekend shows on Cool fm are now available as podcasts. Great guests, great music...what more could you want? http://ping.fm/u3kU0
2006, Matthew Fisher won a High Court battle over who wrote the 1967 hit for the group he was in.What was his goup and the hit? http://ping.fm/fnpfY
1969, Rolf Harris was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Two Little Boys’. In which year was the song written? http://ping.fm/pwxAX
1968, Who went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Wichita Lineman’? http://ping.fm/yNntY
Blog is late today...blame the bugs... http://ping.fm/qJysx
1987, Who had their third UK No.1 single with their version of ‘Always On My Mind. http://ping.fm/aKtWo
1979, Whose personal physician, George Nichopoulos, charged with ‘illegally and indiscriminately’ prescribing tablets for him? http://ping.fm/QI6iQ
The weekend shows are now available as podcasts. All the usual features and great music.... http://ping.fm/TRVKQ
1970, Elton John’s first US hit, entered the Billboard Hot 100, where it went on to reach number eight. Can you name it? http://ping.fm/iZuTI
very good day one and all...blog now posted... http://ping.fm/YNkJF
Blog posted with article on Simon Dee ... http://ping.fm/KEneB
2001, Which English singer songwriter died aged 57 after suffering from multiple sclerosis since 1984. 1973 UK No.8 ‘Gaye’? http://ping.fm/UYoSI
1982, Which UK-based Italian tenor and English girl were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Save Your Love’ http://ping.fm/2gBnB
1988, On the front page of the NME, who said, ‘We’ve got the quickest selling debut LP in the history of CBS Records. You don’t do that if your talentless’?
Which singer -as a police cadet was called to the scene of the car crash that killed Eddie Cochrane during a UK tour in 1960? http://ping.fm/tqQGx
2000, Which DIY entrepreuner started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart? http://ping.fm/dXVxv
Good morning world it's a brand new day....blog now posted http://ping.fm/R9Yob
1773 – Where were nearly 350 chests of tea dumped into the Harbor from British ships by Colonial patriots? http://ping.fm/tMqqS
2001, Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman UK No.1 with their version of whose 1967 No.1 hit ‘Somethin’ Stupid'? http://ping.fm/ZsnYz
1988, American soul and disco singer Sylvester James died in San Francisco aged 41. What was his UK no 8 disco hit? http://ping.fm/ZLOxH
1974, Which guitarist announced he was leaving The Rolling Stones? http://ping.fm/Oi8Kd
Good day to one and all. Today's blog is now up and running.. http://ping.fm/LWjfo
1984, Which song entered the UK chart at No.1 - top for five weeks. The biggest selling UK single of all time. http://ping.fm/VEqS2
2001, Which American funk and soul singer died of heart failure aged 84-never again to walk the dog or do the funky chicken? http://ping.fm/LsKrV
1969, Who played his final UKI gig at The Lyceum London, with the Plastic Ono Band in a UNICEF ‘Peace For Christmas’ benefit. http://ping.fm/KIhH4
1943,Which American jazz musician, singer and composer, died of pneumonia on a train trip. Wrote ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’, http://ping.fm/dfzkA
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1946, Which actress, singer, had the 1969 UK No.1 single with Serge Gainsbourg ‘Je t’aime…Moi non plus?’ http://ping.fm/Uonl4
2003, Who went to UK No.1 with a remake of a track first sung on the Black Sabbath album Volume IV in 1972? http://ping.fm/yE4vW
1996, after presenting this week’s ‘Top Of The Pops’, which DJ was surprised he was the subject of ‘This Is Your Life’. http://ping.fm/lo1Hk
1963, Which American blues and jazz singer died aged 39. Known as the ‘Queen of the Blues?' http://ping.fm/I2Rwo
Busy day...late blog...here it is... http://ping.fm/8FwZG
Today's blog is now available at.... http://ping.fm/UJoGa
2008, Who won The X Factor and had made an unsuccessful bid to be in the contest three years before winning ? http://ping.fm/CW2Oe
1970, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the 1955 Smiley Lewis hit ‘I Hear You Knocking.’ http://ping.fm/95msz
1962, Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with which song? http://ping.fm/fEpcU
Catch up on today's show on Coolfm974.com with great guests, great music and ijnteresting features http://ping.fm/xoLTj
Today's blog with music events, the odd gag and local update http://ping.fm/VEl7F
If you missed today's show here it is with guests, information, fun and games and great music http://ping.fm/5X06V
2003, Who became a Sir after being knighted by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. His 92-year-old father was at the award? http://ping.fm/dViHb
1985, Keyboard player Ian Stewart died of a heart attack in his doctor’s waiting room in London. Co-founder of which major group? http://ping.fm/2cxpy
1967, Which Rolling Stone was given 3 years probation and a £1,000 fine drug offences? http://ping.fm/URrRd
1957, Still married to his first wife Jane Mitcham, who secretly married his 13-year old second cousin Myra Gale Brown? http://ping.fm/uxkNf
Did you miss today's great show with Cool Fm? Touch the radio and feel the love at http://ping.fm/aED1Z
1983, Who were UK No.1 -also this years Christmas No.1 and the first a cappella chart-topper in the UK? http://ping.fm/njYoI
1968, Which Liverpool folk group were at No.1 on the UK singles chart on this day? http://ping.fm/4V7wi
1964, Which soul singer was shot dead by his manager Bertha Franklin? http://ping.fm/nUvje
1961, The Marvelettes US No.1 chart with ‘Please Mr Postman’. Session musicians on the track included which 22 year old on drums? http://ping.fm/c6j8J
Join me on Coolfm974.com from Benidorm 9am Saturdays and Sundays. Good conversation, interesting music and great features.... http://ping.fm/Qizth
Today's featured podcast has Dec Cluskey from the Bachelors talking with me..... http://ping.fm/gYF1l
1957, Which producer was born today and had 1985 UK No.1 single ‘Nineteen’? http://ping.fm/CCmc9
1988, Cliff Richard's 12th UK No.1 single -his first solo No.1 for 9 years and the best selling single of 1988. Can you name it? http://ping.fm/cdFTF
1967, Which American soul singer was killed in a plane crash, aged 26-after an appearance in Cleveland, Ohio the previous day? http://ping.fm/rbaq4
In which year, on this day, did the film ‘The Young Ones’, featuring Cliff Richard premier in London? http://ping.fm/8JSu0
Today's blog now posted with two stories you must read... http://ping.fm/INXaS
Featured podcast, what was, "Where do you go to my lovely?" really about? Peter Sarstedt tells me the story.... http://ping.fm/lM3Qn
2003,Which singer was admitted to Hospital after quad bike accident -broke his collarbone, eight ribs and a vertebra in his neck..... http://ping.fm/sOFOj
1989, Who had the US No.1 with ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’, a No.7 hit in the UK? http://ping.fm/SZTAq
1978, Boney M had their second UK No.1 single with ‘Mary’s Boy Child’. Who had the original hit? http://ping.fm/t39z6
Which multi- instrumentalist, producer, died on 22nd March 1994- Wrote ‘Relight My Fire’ a UK No.1 for Take That and Lulu? http://ping.fm/jD65l
1925, Which world famous singer/actor/entertainer died of throat cancer on 16th May 1990? http://ping.fm/LvWdf
1999, Which 1960′s singer/musician was given a caution by magistrates in Southampton for playing music too loud in his flat? http://ping.fm/dnTIw
1980, John Lennon was shot five times and died in which city? http://ping.fm/fW3Lc
Today's blog is now posted http://ping.fm/9TrDC

Tower of Strength 7th December Tuesday

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Ping list Celebrities blog "It is not the place, nor the condition, but the mind alone that can make anyone happy or miserable." - Roger L'Estrange "The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one." - Elbert Hubbardt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Good win for Liverpool last night. Don't get carried away as Villa had many first team players missing but Liverpool were without Gerrard, Carragher and Torres. Maybe the secret of a good team performance is to not make a few freel they are better than everyone else......although all three are valuable assets. It's another beautiful day on the Costa Blanca and I'm looking after the little people. The place looks like a bomb's hit it and the in-between people have gone off to the market in Altea. One of the little people is doing her homework. To be fair she is now 8 years old and she has her Castellano,
Today's featured podcast features the lovable Jimmy Cricket..... http://ping.fm/L8KYL
1987 – Which Soviet leader set foot on American soil for the first time? He had a Washington summit with U.S. President Reagan. http://ping.fm/28z7Y
1985, Which Mr was No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Broken Wings’.... http://ping.fm/jgSg9
1963, Who had the US No.1 ‘Dominique’, it reached No.7 on the UK chart? http://ping.fm/tD7nq
1963, What was different about this day's BBC TV’s ‘Juke Box Jury’. http://ping.fm/d9tgg
Did you miss yesterday's Cool Show....catch up NOW... http://ping.fm/3X8Bp
Liverpool 3 Aston Villa 0 ......no Torres...no Gerrard and no Carragher...a better performance......sad return for Monsieur Houllier
1944, Born this day- who connects UK Top 40 hitmakers Bubblerock, Shag, Weathermen, Father Abraphart, Sakkarin? http://ping.fm/tZR7Z
2003, Which singer married jazz artist Diana Krall in a ceremony at Elton John’s UK mansion? http://ping.fm/E5D7G
1988, Which American singer died of a heart attack this day aged 52.1964 UK & US No.1 plus over 20 US & 30 UK Top 40 singles http://ping.fm/Lp8zP
Who was Kingsize Taylor? Find the answer in today's podcast.... http://ping.fm/QJjbw
Today's great show on Cool FM is now available as a podcast....Great music, interesting guests and lots of fun... http://ping.fm/htAi1
Today's blog is posted with information and facts from this day in time.... http://ping.fm/VSWBY
2000, Which Irish singer was dumped as chart topping boy band Westlife’s manager? http://ping.fm/UkAlF
1988, Which star singer played his final ever gig when he appeared in Cleveland, Ohio. - died of a heart attack two days later. http://ping.fm/lQ2ht
1965, Who started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ the group’s second No.1. UK No.26. http://ping.fm/VCiUt
1977, Wings UK No.1 - ‘Mull Of Kintyre’. The first single to sell over 2 million copies in the UK. Who co-wrote with Macca? http://ping.fm/P4adB
1966, Who started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Winchester Cathedral’? A No.4 hit in the UK http://ping.fm/uLFGa
1956, Guy Mitchell was at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version ‘Singing The Blues’. Whose was the original? http://ping.fm/1y5E8
Who was the only white Vandella to sing with Martha and the Vandellas? Listen to the answer on today's featured podcast http://ping.fm/aJMzX
Today's featured podcast was Beryl Marsden who was Merseyside's other great lady singer.. http://ping.fm/AIBP5
2006, David Mount died in London. With which group de he have a 1974 UK No.1? http://ping.fm/0OdwV
1979, Neil Diamond’s ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers’ was at No.1 on the US singles chart as a duo with which singer? http://ping.fm/zFEiy
1969, Cindy Birdsong was kidnapped at knifepoint by a maintenance man who worked in the building she lived in- in which group? http://ping.fm/5jGYo
Featured podcast is Michelle Rossi who is a motivational speaker....... http://ping.fm/SeD9L
Baby Rocks Out.Happy or what? http://ping.fm/ne7Et
1981, keyboard player Vince Clarke announced he was quitting which group to form Yazoo with Alison Moyet? http://ping.fm/PNjnM
1966, Who was UK No.1 on the UK this day giving Decca records its first million selling single by a British artist? http://ping.fm/gb2Pd
1964, Which Beatles booked into University College Hospital to have his tonsils removed? http://ping.fm/EKCfa
1960, Which singer married actress Sandra Dee http://ping.fm/XIDQt