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Featured podcast.....Paul Melba teaches us how to impersonate Prince Charles.... http://ping.fm/QkwEx
Susan Boyle, Scottish singer, debut 2009 album ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ was the biggest selling album in the world in 2009....born this day in which year?
1948, Jimmy Cliff, singer, songwriter, (1969 UK No.6 & US No.25 single ‘Wonderful World Beautiful People-born today in which country?
1969, Which group announced they were suing their record label Capitol for $2m in unpaid royalties?
1961, The Beatles began a three-month residency at which Club in Hamburg, playing 92 straight nights?
1946 - A tidal wave (tsunami) struck the Hawaiian Islands killing more than 170 people.....more evidence of disasters down the years
1793 - In Japan, the volcano Unsen erupted killing about 53,000-there's always been horrific events
Trumpet, vocals, (1968 US No.1 & UK No.3 single ‘This Guy’s In Love With You’). Formed A&M Records with Jerry Moss, at first operating from his garage at home.Who?
1973, Donny Osmond was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of ‘The Twelfth Of Never’. Who had the original?
In which year was Lonnie Donegan No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘My Old Man’s A Dustman?'
In which year did RCA Victor introduce the 45rpm single record?
Nice pitures of our visit to Cheeta the Chimp-world's oldest chimp in captivity- was in Tarzan with Johnny Weismuller http://ping.fm/uQfR9
Catch Vince's Cool show for Sunday 26th March from Downtown Benidorm...... http://ping.fm/Mvf5z
1982, Which group scored their only UK No.1 with ‘Seven Tears’, making them the second German act to score a UK No.1?
1979, Which guitarist married Patti Harrison (the ex wife of George) at Temple Bethel, Tucson, Arizona?
1966, During an UK tour, which American singer fell off a motorbike while scrambling at Hawkstone Park, Birmingham fracturing his foot?
1959, Which English pianist was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Side Saddle?’
It's a beautiful day here in Benidorm. Wherever you might be I hope you also have a brilliant day. http://ping.fm/3Hhl0
Today's show now available as a podcast.... http://ping.fm/v0Lyd
1944, Diane Earle's birthday. Who is she better known as?
1985, Radio stations in South Africa banned all of Stevie Wonders records. Why?
1969, Marvin Gaye UK No.1 with ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’. Who recorded the song first?
1857 - An earthquake hit Tokyo killing about 107,000. March 21st-Japan has suffered for many years-
Forget the politics and the past. Keep praying for the people suffering in Japan
Working a little behind because of the time differences here's a blog for the 16.03 http://ping.fm/wnPwA
Cheeta the world's oldest primate and his trainer Dan Westfall. Cheeta is playing the piano for us. http://ping.fm/bFYbj
Please keep praying for the people of Japan
Please remember those suffering in right now in Japan
1977, Who were involved in a fight at London’s Speakeasy Club with Bob Harris, presenter of BBC 2′s The Old Grey Whistle Test on this day?
1955, How old was American jazz saxophonist and composer Charlie Parker shen died of a heart attack in New York City?
1983, Which Welsh singer had her only UK No.1 single with a song written by Meatloaf’s producer, Jim Steinman?
1958, a Philadelphia court sentenced which jazz singer to a year’s probation after being found guilty of narcotics possession?
1962, Who made their radio debut on the BBC’s ‘Teenagers Turn’, (Here We Go), singing Roy Orbison’s ‘Dream Baby’?
1968, Which UK singer married fashion designer Jeff Banks?
1965, Which group was US No.1 with the Smokey Robinson penned song ‘My Girl’-the first male act to have a No.1 for Motown?
In 2004, which song became the subject of a lawsuit between the family of its writer Solomon Linda and Disney?
1961, Which UK singing comedian and ukulele player died this day? Made over 20 films, Made an OBE in 1946.
http://bit.ly/9n8qmz Blog now posted
1958, Who had a 1978 UK No.10 ‘An Everlasting Love’ and 1978 US No.1 with ‘Shadow Dancing’, but sadly died on March 10th 1988?
1982, actor and singer John Belushi died from an overdose of cocaine and heroin.Which Blues Brother was he?
1975, Rod Stewart met which Swedish actress, at a party in Los Angeles, the couple went on to have a high profile love affair?
1971, Which group had a ‘thank you’ tour for British fans at their early venues and charging the admission price from 1968?
1966, Who was US No.1 with ‘Ballad Of The Green Berets’, it made No.24 in the UK?
Today's featured podcast stars one of the world's greatest guitarists- Albert Lee http://bit.ly/gljmMR
Just watched Benidorm and the views were great but it was worse than a school play!
1966, John Lennon’s statement that The Beatles were ‘more popular than Jesus Christ’ was published in which London paper?
2003, a noisy neighbour was banned from playing her music and had her stereo system impounded-whose music had she played too loudly?
2001, singer Glenn Hughes died of lung cancer aged 50. He was the original “Biker” character in a hit with which group?
1978, US internal Revenue Service -dawn raid at the home of which rock `n`roller and removed cars worth £100,000+ to pay off his tax debts
the sun is now shining in la nucia
It's raining heavily at La Nucia on the Costa Blanca
Featured podcast starring Emile Ford http://bit.ly/f4PERX
Malaga goalkeeper complains of bad back after picking the ball out of the net seven times
Just made a sample video -site could be good for others http://bit.ly/fiEOsM
Just made a sample video -site could be good for others http://bit.ly/fiEOsM
Just made a sample video -site could be good for others http://bit.ly/fiEOsM
It's raining in La Nucia...low clouds everywhere.......
1963, The Beatles played the last show on a UK tour at The Gaumont Cinema, Hanley, Stoke. Which singer were they supporting?
1999, Who agreed to pay their former drummer Tony McCarroll a one-off sum of £550,000 after he sued for millions in unpaid royalties?
1984, Nena started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ’99 Red Balloons.What language was it originally made in?
1973,With ‘Com On Feel The Noize’, entering the UK at No.1, which became the first act to achieve this since The Beatles?
Today's featured podcast is the great Johnny Tillotson http://bit.ly/gyUl8s
England lose in Cricket World Cup to ..........Ireland... Begorrah!
David Moyes is still a very good manager....
tough win for Barcelona 1-0 at Valencia. Valencia looked good
1999, Which Brit female singer died after long battle against cancer, aged 59. UK No 4 hit single 1963 and 1966 UK No.1 & US No.4 single?
1991, 21 years after it’s first release which song made No.2 in the UK singles chart after being re-issued when used in a Wrigleys TV ad?
1967, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Release Me.’?
1963, Which became the first group to have 3 consecutive No.1′s in the US with ‘Walk Like A man'?
1960, after national service, who was on British soil for the only time when his plane stopped for refuelling at Prestwick Airport?
Anyone else feel like praying for peace in the world?
Are Chelsea bouncing back....Chelsea 2-1 versus Man United
Remember Vince Hill-hit song Eidelweiss? http://ping.fm/oY5jj
Today's blog includes a letter to David Cameron http://bit.ly/9n8qmz
1944, Born today Roger Daltrey, vocals, The Who, was involved on which two brilliant rock opera albums
1927, Which US singer born this day had 1957 UK No.1 & US No.12 single ‘Mary’s Boy Child’ and 1957 UK No.2 & US No.5 ‘Banana Boat Song’
1927, Which US singe was born today-1957 UK No.1 & US No.12 single with ‘Mary’s Boy Child’ - 1957 UK No.2 & US No.5 with ‘Banana Boat Song’