Vince Tracy Podcasts

Remembering the Dave Davies of the Kinks, Tony Hatch, Florence Ballard, Wendy Richards, Anita Ward. What a Podcast.. http://ping.fm/tz0pO

"Only when you are relaxed can you see what's going on." - Jane Campion, Film Director

"Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others" - Buddha

“To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.” - Gail Sheehy

...."Speak what you feel, not what you ought to say"- William Shakespeare from "King Lear"

Is it really beyond the combined brainpower of Britain's teachers to find an alternative to strike action?

great entente cordial with William and Kate in Canada

Nobody wins from the strikes and the economy suffers again.....

If the MPs, Bankers and Fat Cats would take less and stop taking from everybody others might feel more inclined to accept less..

Paul Melba came into OCI to discuss Kirk Douglas-a great memory and Paul does a great impression http://ping.fm/KzUi8

The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success. - Bruce Feirstein

Madness is to think of too many things in succession too fast, or of one thing too exclusively. - Voltaire

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. - Winston Churchill

A committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours. Milton Berle

Today's blog is posted at http://ping.fm/OJ27v my podcast is uploading and takes quite a while-hence the quotes!

If the world should blow itself up, the last audible voice would be that of an expert saying it can't be done.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.

It's better to feed one cat than many mice.

The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.

A perpetual holiday is a the best idea of hell. George Bernard Shaw

Peace in ourselves, peace in the world.Anon

1939, Tony Hatch, UK composer, producer, (1962 UK No.50 single ‘Out Of This World’). Can you name his wife?

2001, Which American guitarist and producer CA died in Nashville aged 77? Recorded over 100 albums, produced for Perry Como, Elvis, Don Gibson, Jim Reeves etc

1979, Tubeway Army started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric.' What was the singer's name?

1975, The Jackson Five announced that they were leaving Motown Records for which label?

1973, Who knocked Paul McCartney from the top of the US singles chart with ‘Give Me Love, Give Me Peace On Earth?’

1962, Mike Sarne and which actress were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Come Outside?'

Everyone is ignorant, only on different subjects. - Will Rogers

Why is it that when we talk to God were said to be praying, but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic? By Lily Tomlin

Don't worry about temptation--as you grow older, it starts avoiding you. -- Old Farmer's Almanac

Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing. Anon

What links Del Shannon, Charles Aznavour, The Small Faces, Lionel Ritchie and Little Eva? Look no further.... http://ping.fm/BAS8i

Great Podcast with all the day's music following Del Shannon and Runaway.....and it would have been Little Eva's birthday.. http://ping.fm/BhdTB

There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. Steven Wright

Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest things in the nicest way. Unknown

Don't worry about the world coming to an end today; it's already tomorrow in Australia. Charles Schultz

No one ever went broke selling at a profit.Bernard Barruch

Today's featured podcast is Dec Cluskey from the Bachelors..... http://ping.fm/e7Rs8

1998, Horst Jankowski, German pianist, died of cancer. What was his 1965 UK No.3 called?

1974, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘She’, the French singers only UK No.1?

1968, Who started a six week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with a concept album with a round cover designed to look like a tobacco tin?

1965, Which Rolling Stone bought the 16th century house that once belonged to an Archbishop of Canterbury?

1961,Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Runaway?'

A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life- Muhammad Ali

I recorded my hair this morning, tonight I'm watching the highlights-Jay London

What are the three words guaranteed to humiliate men everywhere? 'Hold my purse.'

The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do-anon

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway-Unknown

What was in the UK and Spanish News for Vince and Neil to discuss this week? Europe Calling..... http://ping.fm/6W6YV

Bobby Darin UK number 1 with Neil Sedaker? Oh really? Get the lowdown right here right now http://ping.fm/kqYCx

Mouldy Old Dough remembered with Lieutenant Pigeon......FEATURED PODCAST http://ping.fm/KJUFi

Featured podcast is my interview with Lieutenant Pigeon-Mouldy Old Dough was their hit http://ping.fm/MDsUd

You were born an original. Don't die a copy-John Mason

If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him-Voltaire

Many people lose their tempers merely from seeing you keep yours-Frank Moore Colby

Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper-Robert Frost

1997 – Who was disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear after three rounds of their WBA heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas?

1985, Sister Sledge were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Frankie.' In which city were they based?

1977, Elton John achieved a life long ambition when he became the Chairman of which Football Club?

1975, Who went to No.1 on the UK chart with the album ‘Venus And Mars?'

1969, Who started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Love Theme from Romeo And Juliet’?

1959, Bobby Darin was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Dream Lover’. Who played piano on the song?

A look at last week's events in Spain and the UK with Neil Colbourne and Vince then Prince http://ping.fm/A4GJ5

“To lead the symphony you have to turn your back on the crowd.” -Unknown

“When all else fails… Read the directions.” -James Williams

Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles.” - George Eliot

If you haven't got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. Bob Hope

True friends stab you in the front.” Oscar Wilde

"A person who knows how to laugh at himself will never ceased to be amused." Shirley Maclaine.

"I haven't reported my missing credit card to the police because whoever stole it is spending less than my wife." Ilie Nastase.

"Ham and eggs - A day's work for a hen; A lifetime commitment for a pig. Unknown

"Free advice is the kind that costs you nothing unless you act upon it." Anon

"A hippie is someone who looks like Tarzan, walks like Jane and smells like Cheetah." Ronald Reagan

Blog now posted at http://ping.fm/jkFwG and today's music from the 60s available already available at http://ping.fm/Q7fL6

1994, Who became the first major band to let fans download a full new track free from the internet?

1987, Who became the first women in US history to enter the album chart at No.1 -also the first woman to top the US singles chart with four consecutive releases?

1964, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the Lennon & McCartney song ‘A World Without Love’, also a No.1 in the UK?

1954, Which singer featured Mantovani was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Cara Mia’?

I was the first woman to burn my bra - it took the fire department four days to put it out. -- Dolly Parton

I used to be snow white, but I drifted. -- Mae West

My father was a simple man. My mother was a simple woman. You see the result standing in front of you, a simpleton-- Chic Murray

Catch up with another hour or two of great music with Vince the Prince remembering the hits and the hitmakers right here right now- http://ping.fm/mfndi

It's a quarter to three in New Orleans-that's got to be Gary US Bonds...Great PODCAST http://ping.fm/kHjlK

Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time. Steven Wright

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. Albert Einstein

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties. Aesop (620 BC-560 BC)

What this country needs is more unemployed politicians. Edward Langley

The trouble with learning from experience is that you never graduate. Doug Larson

great memories of a cool music club with the early Byrds, Iri's challenge, Cathy Humphreys and great 60s music.. http://ping.fm/Kw372

1910, Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s manager was born on this day. Any idea what he did before working in the music business?

1988, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the unforgettable ‘I Owe You Nothing?'

1974, Cher divorced Sonny Bono after 10 years of marriage. Four days later, Cher married again. Who did she marry?

1965, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with their version of Bob Dylan’s ‘Mr Tambourine Man’?

1961, Who started a two-week run at No.1 on the US charts with ‘Quarter To Three’, a No.7 hit in the UK?

The early Byrds get more than the worm on the music club as we look down the tunnel of music-POSTED NOW...Neilo Colbourne with me later http://ping.fm/CxgZc

Today is a memory from OCI with its wonderful listeners phoning in and my special guest, Leapy Lee walking into a marsh on Majorca http://ping.fm/20nX5

Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

A lot of mattress shops offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. What happens to the returns? Can I be sure not to get one of those?"

The biggest problem with education today is that students are taught what to think, but not how to think

Knowing a lot of facts is not the same as being smart

Memories of this day 2008 with great listener support at OCI and guest Leapy Lee gets stuck in a marsh http://ping.fm/VyAOk

1969, The Hollies recorded ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’. Who played the piano?

1876 – 210 men of U.S. 7th Cavalry were killed by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at Little Big Horn in Montana. Who was the cavalry leader?

1993 – Who took office as Canada’s first woman prime minister. She assumed power upon the resignation of Brian Mulroney?

1963, Georgios Panayiotou was born today. By what name is he best known?

1939, Harold Melvin, US soul singer and pianist was born this day. Can you name his backing singers?

2009, Who died at the age of 50, after suffering heart failure at his home in Beverly Hills-is credited for transforming the music video into an art form?

1983, Who scored their fourth UK No.1 album with ‘Synchronicity’, also No.1 in the US?

1966, The Beatles started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘which song? Clue-The track is marked by the boosted bass guitar sound

Memories today of my show on OCI and just how wonderful our listeners were........ http://ping.fm/aKinr

Why was Eric Clapton selling all his great guitars and not for the first time?...answer is here at http://bit.ly/aCVpJW

Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.

As soon as someone says, 'With all due respect' you can be sure they're about to say something disrespectful or insulting.

A bunny rabbit is basically a big rat. So why is one adorable and the other reviled?

The most difficult and unpleasant jobs always seem to pay the least salary.

Atheism is a non-prophet organization." --Unknown

Great sports podcast with Paddy Crerand ex Manchester United and Scotland http://ping.fm/BKaHV

This person has delusions of adequacy..

He brings a lot of joy whenever he leaves the room..

A well balanced person has a chip on both shoulders.

Do hungry time-travellers ever go back four seconds?

"If you've got time to lean, you've got time to clean."

"Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others." (Confucius, Chinese philosopher, 551-479 BC)

"Failure is the mother of success." (traditional Chinese proverb)

Missed any shows this week-catch up here. For example 23rd we features PJ Proby with maria and Somewhere..... http://ping.fm/KPD9s

Today's feature Barry Britten and Chris Webster presenting the story of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat http://ping.fm/X94He

1944, Which guitarist, born on this day, played with Screaming Lord Sutch, The Yardbirds and Rod Stewart, before his solo, 1967 UK No.14 single?

1992, Which major star started a year long run in the musical 'Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat', in Toronto, Canada?

1977, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Show You The Way To Go'?

1965, Whose second book of poetry and drawings, 'A Spaniard In The Works', was published? http://ping.fm/KXZJu

Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. William Shakespeare

At home I am a nice guy: but I don't want the world to know. Humble people, I've found, don't get very far. Muhammad Ali

When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour. That's relativity. Albert Einstein

Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it. Laurence J. Peter

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice. Bill Cosby

Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city. George Burns

A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw

What is Joseph's Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat all about? Find out all about it with Barry Britten http://ping.fm/9pLzK

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk. Doug Larson

Success and failure. We think of them as opposites, but they’re really not. They’re companions – the hero and the sidekick.-Laurence Shames

“Sometimes I'm confused by what I think is really obvious. But what I think is really obvious obviously isn't obvious...”Michael Stipe

A wonderful Podcast created from Beatles, Jackson, Genesis, Clapton, Thrillers and Crazy World of Arthur Brown http://ping.fm/dBGom

The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided. - Casey Stengal

Before you get angry at someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then you'll be a mile away and have their shoes.

Eddie Cochran, Lonnie Donegan, 10 CC, P J Proby....all waiting for your ears at .. http://ping.fm/gpLHx

Don Woods and Googie the Liverpool Duck............ http://ping.fm/xGywM

Feliz fiesta-Happy San Juan

Who gambled in Washington and Georgia and fell in love with a pretty little girl on the last 78?.......... http://ping.fm/0d9B8

Swedish carmaker Saab has said it does not have enough money to pay its employees' wages....

France says it is planning a phased withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan...

Computer tips and advice from Mike and Iris http://ping.fm/5feI8

Comings and goings with comment on all the day's history and music as you'd expect...... http://ping.fm/Bj2UL

Here's today's great podcast with the last 78 released in the UK, two songs from PJ Proby and lots more.. http://ping.fm/ie3Ya

For me their biggest threat is when they get into the attacking part of the field-Ron Atkinson

Well, Clive, it's all about the two M's - movement and positioning-Ron Atkinson

We absolutely annihilated England. It was a massacre. We beat them 5-4. -- (Shankly's Thoughts on a wartime Auld Enemy clash)

You son, could start a riot in a graveyard-Bill Shankly

This is a very interesting Podcast from my series The Computer Club with Iris and Mike Baker-good tips http://ping.fm/FPbS9

1940, Born this day who was the original bassist of The Beatles for eighteen months (January 1960 – June 1961)?

2004, Which UK DJ was suspended by radio station Classic Gold Digital for playing songs by Cliff Richard which was against station policy?

1990, Elton John had his first UK solo No.1 single after achieving over 50 previous UK hits and 6 chart toppers in the US. Can you name it?

1973, 10cc were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Rubber Bullets’, the first of three UK No.1′s. They also had a No.1 as Hotlegs. Can you name it?

1957, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Gamblin’ Man / Putting On The Style’?

Podcast with Ray 0'Brian and Paul Melba and Vince Tracy discussing aspects of Liverpool..... http://ping.fm/Xp4Dv

Don Woods will soon be back with live reports but we remember Don's report on Spiderman's visit to Liverpool.. http://ping.fm/EWsKE

Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. Dale Carnegie

An open marriage is nature's way of telling you that you need a divorce.

I used so much hairspray that I feel personally responsible for global warming. Dusty Springfield

Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?

Special Poscast Deb Neuman, American Journalist of the Year, Podcaster and Business Adviser http://ping.fm/wxo47

For today's featured Podcast meet up with Les Battersby from Coronation Street and find out about his life http://ping.fm/YCr1U

1936, Which US singer, songwriter, actor, born today wrote ‘Me And Bobby McGee’, and ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night?

1964, The Beatles played their first ever show in New Zealand at Wellington Town Hall. How many police were there to control 5000 fans?

1974,Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Always Yours’, his third UK No.1?

1958, Vic Damone was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘On The Street Where You Live. the song came from which musical?

My one regret in life is that I am not someone else.

A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it is written on.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire, women will like him.

yesterday's podcast took forever to load onto the Internet...as we've been offline most of the day here it is at last!.... http://ping.fm/Tc87c

By request here's today's featured podcast. ..It's Brenda Lee- http://ping.fm/jmWaD

1936, Born today O.C. Smith, singer. What was his 1968 UK No.2 single?

2001,Which American blues singer and guitarist died in his sleep aged 83? Had hits will ‘Boom Boom’, ‘Dimples’ and ‘I’m In The Mood’

1980, Which German orchestra leader and songwriter died aged 56. Both Frank Sinatra (Strangers In The Night) and Elvis Presley (Wooden Heart) covered his songs?

1975, Which Guitarist quit Deep Purple to form his own group Rainbow?

As a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it.

Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill.

I know you think you understood what I said, but what you heard was not what I meant.

Jack Straw predicts the collapse of the eurozone and urges the UK to consider the "alternatives" as the Greek debt crisis worsens.

enjoying listening to Len Barry talking about his career http://ping.fm/rMQwu

If you don't know Len Barry you can learn about the man and his music here http://ping.fm/Gfmw6

Gerry Marsden has his second no1, who was Tammi Lynn and did Paul McCartney really freeze the clouds? Great Podcast- http://ping.fm/nkfvW

Today's featured podcast is the legendary Len bary with hits 1,2,3-Like a Baby-Bullseye and others http://ping.fm/14XCb

Gerry Marsden on a hat-trick, some great shows for the hippies and loads of great stars with birthdays today-here's a great Podcast http://ping.fm/Jqfja

Edgar Watson Howe When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.

Mark Twain What would men be without women? Scarce, sir, mighty scarce.

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. Arthur Schopenhauer

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. Albert Einstein

Some people have so much respect for their superiors they have none left for themselves. Peter McArthur

If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes. The Houghton Line, November 1965

AENA, the Spanish airports authority closed the Murcia-San Javier airport on Monday morning following an accident involving a military plane.

Eurozone ministers say Greece must impose new austerity measures before it gets its next 12bn euro loan.

1937, Which US singer had 1959 UK No.1 and US No. 14 single ‘Here Comes Summer’? A one-hit Wonder in UK.

1999, Dance act The Vengaboys went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!’ Where were they based?

1987, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Star Trekkin’, a novelty song parodying the characters of Star Trek?

1971, On this week’s UK singles chart, No.5, ‘I’m Gonna Run Away From You’. Who had this hit?

1963, Gerry And The Pacemakers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I Like It’, the group’s second No.1 What was the third?

great memories of the music club I was running last year and the Labels and Tables Director's chair..... http://ping.fm/7596W

Donna Summer, Tina Turner, Franki Vallie and Kraftwerk.....another great podcast at http://ping.fm/W5iP5

Discussing items in the Spanish and UK news........ http://bit.ly/m2KxsJ

Today's podcast being uploaded with special features Donna Summer, Four Seasons and Tony Burrows.... http://ping.fm/Bab9d

Today's podcast remembers my chat with top sprinter Dwain Chambers.... http://ping.fm/aan9N

1997 – Who became the youngest leader of Britain’s Conservative party in nearly 200 years?

1944, Robin Box, White Plains, (1970 UK No.8 single ‘Julie Do Ya Love Me’). Where is/are White Plains?

1967, Having admitted to taking LSD four times during an interview with Life Magazine, Who told The Daily Mirror that he didn’t regret that he’d spoken out?

1961, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Moody River’, the single reached No.18 in the UK?

You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching TV.....goodnight cruel world

“Whiskey is by far the most popular of all remedies that won’t cure a cold.” - Jerry Vale

“A psychiatrist is a man who goes to a strip club and watches the audience.”- Merv Stockwood.

“The nice thing about meditation is that it makes doing nothing quite respectable.” - Paul Dean.

Great version of What colour is the Wind? by Dene Michael http://bit.ly/jbfMnR

"Confidence on the outside begins by living with integrity on the inside." Brian Tracy

Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day. Harry S Truman

When doctors and undertakers meet, they wink at each other. W. C Fields

Is Murray Mount prepared better than HenmanHill?

What links Yello, Abba, Macca, Herb Alpert and Alison Moyet? Here's the answer......... http://ping.fm/tVfjn

"He dribbles a lot and the opposition don't like it - you can see it all over their faces." - Ron Atkinson

"I never comment on referees and I'm not going to break the habit of a lifetime for that prat." - Ron Atkinson

"There is certainly more in the future now than back in 1964." - Roger Daltrey, Singer/Actor

"Solutions are not the answer." - Richard Nixon, former U.S. President

"You can't just let nature run wild." Unknown

"Can you hear me? Squeeze once for yes and twice for no." - Police detective questioning a wounded officer

Fiction writing is great, you can make up almost anything." - Ivana Trump, on finishing her first novel

"I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson

House swapping with people abroad not only saves money, but can offer a more "real" holiday experience

Chinese officials stole $120 billion, fled mainly to US

A script from the first episode of the long-running BBC radio drama, The Archers, has been put up for sale.

United States heaps praise on the Spanish AVE - 'The best in the world'

Macca's birthday, another sir-Jimmy Young, Abba and Yello all featuring on today's podcast http://ping.fm/XLymg

Featured Star Podcast Emile Ford -What do you want to make those eyes at me for? An absolute gentleman..... http://ping.fm/EPiQO

2002, U2 lost a bid to prevent the demolition of Hanover Quay studio. In which city?

1993, Records chairman Jerry Moss and vice-chairman Herb Alpert announced they were leaving the company they founded more than 30 years earlier. Which label?

1983, Who released the first three- dimensional picture disc, complete with 3-D glasses?

1977,Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Dreams’, the group’s first and only US No.1, it made No.24 in the UK?

1955, Who was UK No.1 with his version of ‘Unchained Melody’, (a theme for the obscure prison film Unchained and a hit for the Righteous Brothers in 1965)?

Days of torrential rain have forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in central and southern China.

The top professional football league in South Korea has imposed lifetime bans on 10 players accused of match fixing

Beautiful hot day on the Costa Blanca with Don McLean, Carol King, Jimmy Helms, Andy Gibbs and the Travelling Wilburys all featured.. http://ping.fm/XZNy8

Today's featured podcast is the legendary bandleader Eric Delaney-still drumming in his 80s...truly a legend http://ping.fm/KDMlK

La Vila debutará en la competición europea en la Amlin Challenge Cup frente a los Sale Sharks-La Villajoyosa playing Sale Sharks-great fixture!

Who was lucky Wilbury?

1978, Who became the first solo artist in the history of the US charts to have his first three releases reach No.1, when ‘Shadow Dancing’ hit no1?

1977, Jimmy Helms pulled out of a gig at Shoreditch College, the social committee decided to call upon which famous local who did the gig for two bottles of wine?

1973, Dolly Parton recorded ‘I Will Always Love You’ in RCA’s Studio “B” in Nashville. For whom did she write this song?

1954, The first edition of which UK music paper was published?

The US internet radio service Pandora Media rose sharply on its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, before falling back.

Welcome back Steve McClaren-premiership next?

Good information on global warming http://bbc.in/lJ9PLM

ELO, Kenny Rogers, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Scott McKenzie and Mungo Jerry all feature on today's great podcast..great variety at http://ping.fm/0mGfp

What did Melody Maker dismiss on its release as "Balham Amateur Operatic Society performing The Pirates Of Penzance"?

What did Melody Maker dismiss on its release as "Balham Amateur Operatic Society performing The Pirates Of Penzance"?

A fire which broke out on Thursday morning in a shop undergoing renovations in Cádiz has resulted in a large black cloud of smoke forming above the city.

This podcast reveals a lot about the great Bill Shankly-find out from the family who knew the legend who was Shanks.... http://ping.fm/ZpaTF

1873 telegraphic communications between Vigo and Porthcurno, Cornwall, to Carcavelos, Portugal, via north western Spain.

Human chain of protesters stops a mortgage arrears eviction in Madrid

US beer company Budweiser has been named as the first US sponsor of English football's FA Cup, in a three-year deal.

A juror, who contacted a defendant via Facebook, is jailed for eight months, as the solicitor general warns jury integrity must be protected.

Uploading today's podcast..which group kept their promise, who played at the Erotica Club in Paris, who hosted Juke Box Jury mark 2? http://ping.fm/EJugn

This podcast is a fabulous insight into one of the greatest football managers that ever lived-Bill Shankly http://ping.fm/2HZ7N

Today's podcast gives us an insight into Bill Shankly-the man and more than a Liverpool legend http://ping.fm/XZChP

1979, UK TV re-launched the music show ‘Juke Box Jury’ hosted this time by which Radio 1 DJ?

1970, Which UK no1 went on to become the best selling UK single of 1970 and was a hit in 26 other countries. The UK release was a maxi-single playing at 33 rpm?

1973, Who had her first UK No.1 single with the Nicky Chinn & Mike Chapman song ‘Can The Can’?

1964, Which group paid £1,500 in return air fares from America back to the UK to honour a booking made a year earlier for £100 at Magdalen College Oxford?

1959, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Roulette’?

Today's Blog with the details of Villajoyosa's Benidorm Sevens and the Americans visiting the area http://ping.fm/IclrT

Featuring on today's podcasts Colin and Mathew-Mathew and Son http://ping.fm/PDyXL

2008, Liverpool was voted England’s most musical city in a national campaign set up by the Arts Council. Which city came second?

2005, Who went straight to No.1 on US album chart with their third album ‘X&Y’, having already entered at number one in the UK?

1991,Who started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Rush Rush’, her 5th US No.1, a No.6 hit in the UK?

1977, Which group held a party on a boat sailing down The River Thames in London-sang outside The Houses Of Parliament resulting in arrests when the boat docked?

1974, Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Billy Don’t Be A Hero.? Who had UK no 1?

1963,Who started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Sukiyaki’, the first-ever Japanese song to do so?

Today's podcast remembered Satchelmouth, the new Stones guitarist and John Lennon's last appearance..... http://ping.fm/PIC9O

Today's blog links to a rather weird theory regarding the Japanese nuclear problems after the tsunami.... http://ping.fm/QqZB5

I once signed this star's autograph pretending to be him and I own up on this podcast......... http://ping.fm/ABMoV

Featured podcast....which star sang to UK number 1 after a career as a coalminer?........ http://ping.fm/mmHj8

This really is something special. ENJOY http://ping.fm/OET2K

Drifting ash particles from the volcano in Chile are causing problems for airlines in New Zealand and eastern Australia.

Today's blog is a cool show with the music club featuring Satchelmouth, the Bee Gees and the Stones http://ping.fm/zA2Id

1943, Birthday for Esther Ofarim, singer, 1968 UK No.1 single ‘Cinderella Rockerfella’. With whom did he make this single?

1981, Which American was No.1 on the UK singles chart with a song he wrote in the late 60′s. ‘Being With You’?

1972, Which original lead vocalist with The Drifters, died of a heart attack in New York? Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

1969, The Rolling Stones held a photo call in Hyde Park to introduce which new guitarist?

The Beatles were wowing the wallabies, Dave Clarke suited the Americans and Adam Ant threw a wobbler....the day's great musical notes at http://ping.fm/Jttwq

Paul Melba looks at the news from Spain and the UK for our listeners in Chicago http://ping.fm/OsaDm

Today's podcast comes from my music club...with the Beatles, Hector Dupois, Dave Clarke, Prince, Adam Ant and the Wurzels! http://ping.fm/3XIIU

2006, Who received a Webby Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his “visionary” use of the Internet-the first major artist to release an entire album?

1976, The Wurzels scored their only UK No.1 hit with ‘Combine Harvester’. Which song was this based on?

1966, Which group made a record 12th appearance on US TV Ed Sullivan show?

1965, Why was UK MP Hector Dupuis hopping mad on this day?

Who was Tommy Moore? Would he rue this day? Why were European radios discussing The Who? Why was Adam Ant arrested ? Answers @ http://ping.fm/G0BXu

Today's podcast now uploading Gretchen Wilson, the Beatles and Stones, Nelson Mandella's concert, Sir Paul's wedding and a fallen hero http://ping.fm/934eQ

Bruce Forythe-Didn't he do well?

Brucie knighted-The recognition for the 83-year-old comes after years of campaigning by fans and a parliamentary Early Day Motion signed by 73 MPs.

Good luck James Ward -continued his sensational run at Queen's by beating 2010 champion Sam Querrey and Frenchman Adrian Mannarino on the same day

Today's podcast comes from a show on OCI and we remember some great listeners joining in the quiz http://ping.fm/SPLoq

1951, Which UK singer, songwriter, (1972 UK No.5). became the first woman to win an Ivor Novello song-writing award?

1988, Whose 70th birthday tribute took place at Wembley Stadium, London- broadcast live on BBC 2 to 40 different countries with an estimated audience of 1 billion

1977, Which group became only the second group after The Jackson Five to achieve four US No.1′s when ‘I’m Your Boogie Man’ went to the top of the charts?

1977, Joe Strummer and Topper Headon were detained overnight in Newcastle upon Tyne having failed to appear at Morpeth Magistrates on May 21st. From which group?

1949, Who made his debut at the ‘Grand Ole Opry’ in Nashville and received an unprecedented total of six encores?

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beats Rafael Nadal to reach the quarter-finals at Queen's.

coming live from near Benidorm on the Costa Blanca why did the stones invade IOW?-www.vincetracy.com

Today's music now loading with Pat Boone, the clash fined for Grafitti, Jason Donavon, Eddie kendricks and INXS http://ping.fm/YhkvN

This is a book written for anyone suffering from SAD http://ping.fm/ULRy7

Just for once, close your eyes, lie back and don't think of England, think of Spain with Stephen Howarth http://ping.fm/4aIa7

Henderson looks a good signing for Liverpool

1910, Blues singer, guitarist, Chester Burnett, was born today and is better known by which name?

2007, The Rolling Stones played their first UK festival in over 30 years when they appeared at which Festival?

989, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the Brian Hyland 1962 hit ‘Sealed With A Kiss’?

1966, Which member of The Small Faces collapsed while performing on UK TV show Ready Steady Go!?

1956, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I’ll Be Home?'

1990, Bailiffs repossessed the mansion owned by the group 5 Star......more info @ www.vincetracy.com

1998, Oasis singer Liam Gallagher and Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall in a brawl at The Metropolitan Hotel, London...more info @...www.vincetracy.com

great series on BBC1 this very moment-Injustice-a gripping drama

great FREE Podcast with the day's music down the years MC Hammer, SIR MICK Jagger and more www.vincetracy.com

anyone else think the words of some of the the songs in the UK top 40 have become too explicit?

Great Podcast with MC Hammer, the Ronettes battling Phil Spector and Mick Jagger becoming Sir Mick..and more http://ping.fm/Ic5S6

today's podcast tells the tale of 9th June with Johnny Mathis, Bob Dylan, the Beatles and Sir Mick @ http://ping.fm/Htbgb

Memories of catching Leapy Lee in Palma Nova with ants in his pants and loadsa ladies from Cumbria... http://ping.fm/oBWgA

1891, Which Singer, composer, born today-one of America’s greatest songwriters ‘Night And Day’, ‘I Get A Kick Out Of You’, ‘Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye’. Died 1964?

2007, Who became the first music artist to perform at the new Wembley Stadium when he played the first of two shows at the venue during his ‘25 Live Tour’?

2003, Which singerraised more than £100,000 for cancer charities during a 23 day walk from the Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim to Kinsale in County Cork?

1990, Bailiffs repossessed the mansion owned by which group after non-payment of the mortgage. The group had achieved 15 top 20 hits over five years?

1975, Windsor Davies and Don Estelle were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Whispering Grass.’ What year was the original hit?

Glen Campbell and Nino Tempo playing for the Crystals? This Podcast checks it out at www.vincetracy.com

This great podcast puts the record straight ..45s in and 78s out.. Glen Campbell plays with the Crystals and Brian Jones quits the Stones www.vincetracy.com

One great podcast putting the record straight for June 8th with Smoke on the Water, great bass from Macca and Johnny B Goode...www.vincetracy.com

great podcast covering the music of 7th June down the years will be available til about 5pm when we have our daily update... at http://ping.fm/scdAS

lovers of Spanish Culture must have a listen to Painter Tom Brown telling us about Sorolla... http://ping.fm/Q46qp

Painter Tom Brown looks at the life and times of the Valencian painter, Sorolla.. and Tom does a really great job.... http://ping.fm/eyTvw

1953, Birthday boy and drummer Jeff Rich, played with which ultra famous group?

1989, At a Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior’s press conference, which singer/vegetarian claimed that she once firebombed a McDonalds restaurant?

1974, Which Keyboard player Rick announced that he was leaving Yes?

1974, Who was at No.1 on the US country chart with ‘I Will Always Love You’?

1969, Who announced that he was leaving the Rolling Stones, saying that he no longer saw ‘eye to eye’ with the rest of the band?

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Great music podcast for today.....Elton hit the jackpot and the Stones were booed off and replaced by monkees... http://ping.fm/6vU0z

One of my favourite podcasts is my chat with the legendary Trini LOPEZ http://ping.fm/bb9h5

The Stones were booed off and replaced by Monkeys, Tommy was no2 and Elton on a winnwer...the day's music at http://ping.fm/IYj5C

you might be surprised at the words to songs possibly being sung by young relatives and friends in the UK. I was gobsmacked! www.vincetracy.com/blog9

Tuesday 7th June 2011 Thank God I’m A Country Boy’...today's blog looking critically at the words of songs currently in the UK charts

2007, The funeral of which guitarist, singer took place in Gainesville, Florida. service- a floral tribute in form of his trademark square guitar.

2002, Virgin Records announced they had dropped which artiste after her debut solo album, which cost over £3 million to make, had sold only 50,000 copies?

1997,Who went to No.1 on the UK album chart with his debut solo album ‘Open Road’?

1979, Who performed ‘Sunday Girl’ on ‘Top Of The Pops’?

1969, Name that Supergroup - featuring Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Steve Winwood making their live debut at a free concert in London’s Hyde Park

1964, During their first US tour who were booed off stage in San Antonio, Texas and replaced by performing Monkeys?

Who was Claudette? Who were Christie? Why did Lord Sutch scream? What was Dick Rowes`s big mistake? The day's music at .. http://ping.fm/9n2JZ

Today's featured podcast remembers the wonderful career of Anne Shelton. Don't let her be forgotten http://ping.fm/hGjiW

The music of the day is now posted with memories of Roy Orbison, Kim Wilde and the all-time greats http://ping.fm/gP8HU

Monday's Blog with news of an important darts match and a tribute to Kathy Kirby.... http://ping.fm/KQDcu

1987, Who had her second UK No.1 single with ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)’?

1970, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Yellow River’, the group’s only No.1?

1966, Roy Orbison’s first wife was killed when a truck pulled out of a side road and collided with their motorbike - she was 25. What was her name?

1964, Who started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Chapel Of Love’, it made No.22 in the UK?

Vince and Neil discuss the happenings this week for their syndicated show to Chicago..... http://ping.fm/wbJwK

Please don't forget Kathy Kirby who died at the end of May. She was a wonderful asset to pop music. http://ping.fm/BhkIX

Tommy Roe was liked, Mick Jagger was not liked and the Russians paid their Roubles .....today's great podcast.... http://ping.fm/raTWu

Now posting Neil and Vince - Britain's Got Talent, England's dismal football team and Kathy Kirby http://ping.fm/nWF44

Sadly Kathy Kirby died 20th May. Not much was said. I had already paid tribute to her work with James Harmon http://ping.fm/DH7qZ

Featured today -the guitar legend Paul Carrack who played with Ace, Roxy Music and Mike and the Mechanics http://ping.fm/5ky0z

The Music Club is revived for this podcast of June 5th @ http://ping.fm/1XBfq

Sunday 5th June 2011 Whole lotta love!....blog is now posted. Who did you vote for? Didn't England do well?

2007, Who released his 21st solo album, ‘Memory Almost Full’ on the new Hear Music Starbucks label?

1976, J.J. Barrie was at No.1 in the UK with the single ‘No Charge’. It made J.J. a One hit wonder. What was his nationality?

1971, Whose second solo album ‘Ram’ started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK chart. Featuring the US No.1 single ‘Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey’?

1961, Who went to No.1 on the US chart with ‘Running Scared’, it made No.9 in the UK?

England struggled to their 2-2 draw but the Swiss are no rollover!

It's still a nightmare getting the files uploaded but it's here at last.....Jimmy Nichol sits in for Ringo, the freebies arrive and more @ http://ping.fm/c6NNd

Ringo still ill, Frank Sinatra success and you give love a bad name....all the day's music in one great hour's podcast at http://ping.fm/9k5cE

Great music compiled by Peter Brooker on this podcast....... http://ping.fm/6ecPU

The lovely Janette from the Krankies is our featured podcast today.... http://ping.fm/Pm5fw

I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker, (with flowers in My Hair’) and today's blog is now posted.... http://ping.fm/6tZLg

2002, Why was George Michael jeered and heckled by the audience of a CNN news show as he took part in a phone interview?

1985, Who began a high court battle with Dick James Music, seeking the rights to early songs and recordings plus damages estimated at more than £30 million ($51 million)?

1969, Seven years after his first hit who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Dizzy’ his only No.1 hit?

1969, Hundreds of people in Glenrowan, Australia signed a petition protesting against the casting of who in the role of the Australian folk hero, Ned Kelly?

The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself. – Robert Ingersoll, 1833-1899

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1950, Born this day which vocals, bass, had 1979 US No.4 single with Chris Norman, (Stumblin’ In’)?

1970, The Kinks Ray Davies was forced to make a 6,000 mile round trip from New York to London to record one word...and the the word? http://ping.fm/M2HaP

Elvis only got a C in music..Ringo was replaced in the Beatles....revelations and much more in today's podcast...... http://ping.fm/hlETi

Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?.............the Internet has also been really bad...today's blog http://ping.fm/X9h1I

Featured podcast with Leapy Lee from the island of Mallorca...... http://ping.fm/QVnPM

Florian Pilkington-Miksa had 1971 UK No.4 single ‘Back Street Luv’ as a member of which group?

1995, Who was No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman’ Taken from the film ‘Don Juan De Marco’ - third US solo No.1, a UK No.4?

1978, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Too Much Too Little Too Late’, it made No.3 in the UK?

1967, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with her version of the Otis Redding hit ‘Respect’. A No.10 hit on the UK chart?

1957, Who released their first single ‘The Angel’s Cried’?

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Today's featured podcast ..have a laugh with Don Woods- http://ping.fm/gJDBi

Thursday 2nd june 2011 Good Timing....@ http://ping.fm/beOcP

2003, A painting of which singer wearing gold hot pants caused tempers to fray among drivers in Brighton?

1989, Who secretly married 19-year-old Mandy Smith. His 28-year-old son was best man.

1976, Who set a new world record when they performed in front of 67,100 fans in Seattle, the largest attendance for an indoor crowd?

1973, Who had both the No.1 positions on the US charts when ‘Red Rose Speedway’, went to the top of the album chart and ‘My Love’ as the No.1 single?

1962,Who started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with the Don Gibson penned country ballad ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’, also No.1 in the UK?

1962, Owen Gray’s ‘Twist Baby’ became the first single released on which UK based Record Label?

1957, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Yes Tonight Josephine’?

Fifa president Sepp Blatter promises to make votes on future World Cup hosts much more open.....with possibly more than one candidate?

Hit or Miss, Juke Box jury, David Jacobs, John Barry Seven, Fairport Convention...foreign language? The hits down the years at http://ping.fm/1Dcgl

it's a rainy day here on the Costa Blanca.....

The FASTEST quiz show on the airwaves is featured today..... http://ping.fm/MtcMU

1982, Madness were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘?’. The group’s only No.1 from 27 UK Top 40 hits..

1968, Simon and Garfunkel went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Mrs Robinson’. This featured in which film?

1963, Lesley Gore No.1 on the US singles chart with the Quincy Jones produced ‘It’s My Party’, a No.9 hit in the UK. Who covered the hit to no. 9 in 1981?

1961, Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ? his eighth UK No.1. The song was based on the 1911 Italian song, ‘Return To Sorrento

1959, The first edition of ? aired on the BBC. The show’s host, David Jacobs, lead a revolving panel of guests in critiquing the week’s top record releases.