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If your boss is getting you down, look at him through the prongs of a fork and imagine him in jail.David Brent
"Where words fail, music speaks." Hans Anderson
"Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence" Robert Fripp
Europe Calling with Neil Colbourne and Vince Tracy goes out to the world right now.... http://ping.fm/eyIB4
Today's featured podcast is my chat with weatherman Michael Fish http://ping.fm/aENXR
2002, Bryan Ferry's son was arrested by armed police outside the UK prime minister’s County Durham home as he tried to stage a demonstration-can you name him?
1980, During a concert at Long Beach, California Glen Frey and Don Henley spent the entire show goading each other. Name the group.
1971, James Taylor went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘You Got A Friend’. Who wrote the song?
1968, Tommy James and The Shondells were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Mony Mony’, Who covered the song in 1987?
1964, Country singer Jim Reeves was killed in a plane crash-the single engine aircraft flying from Arkansas to Nashville crashed in thick fog. How old was he?
1959, Cliff Richard was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Living Doll.’ The singers first of 14 UK No.1′s. What film is it from?
Feel the love-Today's Podcast remembers my music club and features Ray Charles and Cliff Richards very quickly http://ping.fm/d061E
STOP PRESS. Why did Elvis become Elvis the Pelvis? Find out right here-right now...... http://ping.fm/HjW6R
I presented a different kind of show with OCI -it was a Spanish station and I tried to find ways to integrate the expat community http://ping.fm/y3AwQ
New Dog Care service for the Costa Blanca http://ping.fm/SyGQM
Spain - Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said Friday that he would call an early general election for Nov. 20
Good habits, once established are just as hard to break as are bad habits – Robert Puller
It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final – Roger Babson
Happiness is found in doing, not merely possessing – Napoleon Hill
People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be– Abraham Lincoln
1941, Born this day who wrote many classic songs including: ‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’, ‘Puppy Love’ and the lyrics to ‘My Way?’
2009, Can you name the Procol Harum organist won his long battle to be recognised as co-writer of the band’s hit ‘Whiter Shade of Pale?'
1988, Who started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Roll With It’, a No.53 hit in the UK?
1977, Which Bee Gee started a four-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘I Just Wanna Be Your Everything’, his first of three US No.1′s?
1968, What did the The Beatles close in London after seven months of business, giving away all the stock to passers by and staff?
Great memories, great listeners, great music and great fun...Today's Podcast is a cracker....a MUST listen.....Get it on! http://ping.fm/Dh5Gd
"The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes." Winston Churchill
The time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining." John F. Kennedy
It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark." Howard Ruff
Only through focus can you do world-class things, no matter how capable you are." Bill Gates
"An inventor is simply a fellow who doesn’t take his education too seriously." Charles F. Kettering -
"The consequences of today are determined by the actions of the past. To change your future, alter your decisions today."
"The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be renewed by intervals of absence." Samuel Johnson
A Podcast from the days when Radio was Radio with Zorro, the Silver Fox, Shane under the bonnet and WPC Hodges http://ping.fm/twdnx
"Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak." Alan Dundes
"The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." Albert Einstein
"Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy." Unknown
"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go" Oscar Wilde
"True happiness involves the full use of one's power and talents." John Gardner
Today's podcast is up and running. How did Maureen Cleave affect the Beatles, who jumped off the bus naked and what had Jim O'Neil seen? http://ping.fm/UCHl1
1947, Born on this day, Carlo Santanna, guitarist with which group having 1974 UK No.1 'Billy Don't Be A Hero and 1974 US No.1 'The Night Chicago Died'?
1947, Born on this day, Carlo Santanna, guitar, with which group having 1974 UK No.1 'Billy Don't Be A Hero and 1974 US No.1 'The Night Chicago Died'?
1982, The Asgard Hotel in Dublin was completely destroyed by fire. Which musician owned the hotel?
1974, Singer Cass Elliot died in her sleep from a heart attack in London. Of what major group was she a member before she went solo?
1968, The first recording session of The Beatles ‘Hey Jude’ took place at Abbey Road studios London. About whom was the song written?
1968, Gram Parsons left which group on the eve of a tour of South Africa, refusing to play to segregated audiences?
1963, who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘(You’re The) Devil In Disguise?
Featured Podcast and I found out about the crying game with Dave Berry http://ping.fm/NpCLt
The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings. Eric Hoffer
Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else. James Matthew Barrie
When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece. John Ruskin
My father always told me, 'Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life.' Jim Fox
Retirement kills more people than hard work ever did. Malcolm S. Forbes
Back to normal with server maintenance now finished and surprises on the way. Watch the website for exciting new developments www.vincetracy.com
Podcast for today on another site -great information and great tracks on the day down the years- http://ping.fm/Ij0bU
What did the actor Johnny Briggs have to tell me? Meet Mike Baldwin from Coronation St. in today's featured podcast http://ping.fm/4fk2o
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Anais Nin
"If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you."
"They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them." Mahatma Ghandi
There isn't a person anywhere who isn't capable of doing more than he thinks he can. Henry Ford
"Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance." Donald Walters

Thursday 28 July 2011 - I don't like Mondays

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  www.vincetracy.com Life Quotes by Great-Quotes.com “You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?’” George Bernard Shaw ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Today's Podcast i s a great journey with the story of the day's music down the tunnel of time to light up your ears.....Here's a fact you might not have read.... 1979, 'I Don't Like Mondays' gave The Boomtown Rats their second UK No.1 single. Bob Geldof wrote the song after reading a report on the shooting spree of 16-year-old Brenda Ann Spencer, who fired at children playing in a school playground across the street from her home in San Diego, California. She killed two adults and injured eight children and one police officer. Spencer showed no remorse for her crime, and her full explanation for her actions was "I don't like Mondays, this livens up the da
Today's PODCAST is extremely interesting and now available at.......... http://ping.fm/339Mf
1935, Cyril Nicholas Henty-Dodd, British TV and radio presenter, hosted a twice-weekly chat show during the 1960’s. What was his stage name?
2000, Which boy band with Queen were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘We Will Rock You’, the classic Queen song?
1966, Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Out Of Time. Who wrote the song?
Why is 16-year-old Brenda Ann Spencer significant to the Boomtown Rats?
1960, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Please Don’t Tease’, the singers third UK No.1?
Today's blog is now posted and there are some very strange coincidences worth noting... http://ping.fm/8f8T9
1944, Which US singer, songwriter,with a birthday on this day had 1967 US No.1 single ‘Ode To Billie Joe’, 1969 UK No.1 single ‘I’ll Never Fall In Love Again’?
1992, Michael Jackson sued which British paper over photos and an article that said he was left a “scar face” from numerous plastic surgeries?
1986, Which group became the first western act since Louis Armstrong in 1964 to perform in Easton Europe when they played at Budapest’s Nepstadion?
1985, The Eurythmics were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)’. Who played the harmonica on the track?
1968, Cass Elliot released her first solo single following the break up of The Mamas and Papas. Name the song - (written in 1931 and recorded by Frank Sinatra).
1968, Which Bee Gee collapsed, as the group were about to set out on their first US tour? The singer was suffering from nervous exhaustion
Everything late today due to web hosting site maintenance. Blog will be much later and Today's podcast is at http://ping.fm/JrR1X
I can't believe that out of a hundred thousand sperm, you were the quickest. - Steven Pearl
My wife is the most wonderful woman in the world, and that's not just my opinion - it's hers. - Anonymous
I'm a great believer in luck. I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. - Stephen Leacock
Today's special feature is my chat with the fabulous Johnny Tillotson-Send me the Pillow....... http://ping.fm/wJtBc
Nobody wanted it....even some great singers! What is it and what happened to it? Today's great podcast... http://ping.fm/tzjhC
Born on this day in 1941, Bobby Hebb, US singer, What was his UK No.12 single called?
2000, Which group was booed off stage during a show at the Paleo Festival in Switzerland after their singer insulted the 35,000 strong audience?
1980, Which US disco group was at No.1 in the UK with the single ‘Use It Up And Wear It Out’, their only UK No.1?
1962, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I Remember You’?
One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love. Sophocles
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. -- Author Unknown
Love doesn't give a person what they deserve, but what they need. --Unknown
Busy, busy times this morning so here's my blog with a cou8ple of really good links... http://ping.fm/9iHfH
Elvis didn't want it and neither did the Everly Brothers. What is it and what happened to it? Find out on today's podcast http://ping.fm/vXOFr
Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it, misdiagnosing it, and then misapplying the wrong remedies. Groucho Marx
"I was going to buy a copy of "The Power of Positive Thinking", and then I thought: What the hell good would that do?" Ronnie Shakes
"A good sermon should be like a woman's skirt: short enough to rouse the interest, but long enough to cover the essentials."
The crime problem in New York is getting really serious. The other day the Statue of Liberty had both hands up." Jay Leno
A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it is written on. Samual Goldwyn
There isn't a person anywhere who isn't capable of doing more than he thinks he can. Henry Ford
A smile happens in a flash, but its memory can last a lifetime. Author Unknown
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. Anthony J. D'Angelo
A good laugh is sunshine in the house. William Makepeace Thackeray
The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog. Ambrose Bierce
Touch the Radio, Feel the Love! Here's a great podcast to keep your ears busy http://ping.fm/C2BJp
Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. Dr. Seuss
A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks. Charles Gordy
You haven't lost your smile at all, it's right under your nose. You just forgot it was there. Author Unknown
Tough questions on today's challenge. Are you up to it?
1998, Who went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her debut album? The singer had been featured in a BBC documentary ‘Cruise’
1971, T Rex were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Get It On’, 2nd UK No.1. What was the renamed title used in the US?
1970, The Carpenters started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘(They Long To Be) Close To You’. Who wrote it?
1960, Roy Orbison reached No.2 on the US singles chart with his first hit. The song was turned down by The Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley. Can you name it?
Today's Podcast is this date last year -Music Club delivering it's usual great features www.vincetracy.com
I am featuring Tony Hiller on today's special podcasts... http://ping.fm/62WKi
By Request-today's featured podcast is ERIC DELANEY...... http://ping.fm/TIU81
Pessimist : A person who says that O is the last letter of ZERO, instead of the first letter in word OPPORTUNITY. Unknown
You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. Christopher Columbus
Think like a man of action, and act like a man of thought. Henri L. Bergson
Blog is updated with a great look at Grandparents and their value to their family..... http://ping.fm/AFTdG
2007, Who tripped down twelve stairs while performing “Ring the Alarm” on tour in Orlando, Florida?
2000, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Life Is A Rollercoaster’?
1977, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Giorgio Moroder produced ‘I Feel Love’?
1976, Who started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Kiss And Say Goodbye’, the group’s only US No.1, it made No.4 in the UK?
Today's show is a cool memory of my music club beaming out to the world from Benidorm. Who was Bobby Ramirez? http://ping.fm/3IBFG
Blog is posted with news of a new British boxing champion http://ping.fm/do1v2
1971, Paul Revere and the Raiders went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Indian Reservation’. Who had the British success with this song?
1965, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Bob Dylan song ‘Mr Tambourine Man’?
1942, Can you name her? Birthday today, UK singer, Blue Mink, (1970 UK No.3 single ‘Melting Pot’)...
1983, Who had his first UK No.1 single with his version of the Marvin Gaye song ‘Wherever I Lay My Hat, (That’s My Home.)’?
1980, Which singer received his OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace?
1955, was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Rose Marie?’
Here's a lovely lady to remember...Rosemary Squires http://ping.fm/oEZQg
"What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?" T S Eliot
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard
"Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen." Mark Twain
Today's podcast is a show from OCI with Johnny Wakelin, five Spanish words and a great phone quiz http://ping.fm/dTTlK
Deepest sympathies and our prayers are with all those suffering from these terrible events in Norway.
Please enjoy listening to my tribute to the wonderful Eric Delaney-it was my pleasure to spend this time with him... http://ping.fm/04PmH
What did the Reverend Richard Pennman say to his congregation and in 1996 why was Donovan forced to postpone a comeback tour of the US? http://ping.fm/xJy2j
Today's memory features the GRUMBLEWEEDS http://ping.fm/Aldb8
Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Children learn to smile from their parents. Shinichi Suzuki
A smile increases your face value. Author Unknown
Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. Mother Teresa
Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody's heart. Anthony J. D'Angelo
2004, Which French singer and guitarist died after a long battle with deteriorating health. He scored the 1970 UK No.10 single?
2007, Which Welsh singer started a three week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘One Chance.’?
1996, Donovan was forced to postpone a comeback tour of the US because of a 30-year-old marijuana conviction in the UK?
1989, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘You’ll Never Stop Me Loving You’?
1979, Now known as the Reverend Richard Pennman who told his congregation about the evils of rock & roll music?
1967, This week’s UK Top 5: No.5, ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’, Procol Harum, No.4, ‘She’d Rather Be With Me’, The Turtles, No.3, ‘It Must Be Him’-who was this by?
Memories of one of my talkshows with OCI is now playing as today's podcast http://ping.fm/YAjzP
Would Cher have made it without Sonny? Who was Gus Dudgeon? Who got away with a tv jingle? All this plus more http://ping.fm/eP5mA
To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. Oscar Wilde
Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. Author Unknown
Aren't we forgeting the true meaning of Christmas? You know, the birth of Santa? Bart Simpson
As my artist's statement explains, my work is utterly incomprehensible and is therefore full of deep significance. Calvin and Hobbes
I love today's Podcast. great music, great personalities and great stories about the day's music http://ping.fm/Bgu7f
"The News of the World is in the business of holding others to account. But it failed when it came to itself." -- James Murdoch,
The more I see of the moneyed classes, the more I understand the guillotine. George Bernard Shaw
A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money. W. C. Fields
1947, Born today Cat Stevens, singer, songwriter, (1967 UK No.2 single ‘Matthew And Son’, 1972 UK No.9 ‘Morning Has Broken’). By what name is he now known?
2005, Which UK singer died of a chest infection. A founding father of British Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 60s with Blues Incorporated and Cyril Davies’ R&B All Stars.
1966, Georgie Fame was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Get Away’. The song started life as a TV jingle for a what?
1961, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Temptation?
Today's blog is up and running.... http://ping.fm/0KJm9
Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later. Mary Bly
Most cats, when they are out, want to be in, and vice versa, and often simultaneously. Louis J. Camuti
In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.Terry Pratchett
A true friend is someone who knows there's something wrong even when you have the biggest smile on your face. Author Unknown
A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success. Doug Larson
A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart. Heather Pryor
Paul McCartney dumped and a film about Sid and Nancy who? What? Why? ........Where?............ http://ping.fm/lnjfq
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. Walter Bagehot
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. Albert Schweitzer
Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone. Jim Fiebig
There are no old people nowadays; they are either 'wonderful for their age' or dead. Mary Pettibone Poole
Allow me to put the record straight. I am forty-six and have been for some years past. Erica Jong
Did you say Paul MacCartney was dumped? By whom? Tell me all about it NOW......here's the news http://ping.fm/3YvGk
Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery. Spike Milligan
Investors have very short memories. Roman Abramovich
Wall Street is the only place that people ride to in a Rolls Royce to get advice from those who take the subway. Warren Buffett
Who dumped Paul MacCartney and what was Gary Barlowe's first solo single...all this and more-Today's GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT Podcast http://ping.fm/9sluP
1945, Which US female singer, with a birthday on this day, had 1981 US No.1 & UK No.10 single ‘Betty Davis Eyes’?
1996, Who scored his first UK No.1 single with ‘Forever Love’ taken from his debut album Open Road?
1973, Peters And Lee were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their first single and only chart topper ‘Welcome Home.’ Which TV talent show did they win?
1968, Who announced on the national British TV show, Dee Time, that her engagement to Paul McCartney was off?
1963, Who started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Surf City’?
A major rugby tour by the British Isles to New Zealand is a cross between a medieval crusade and a prep school outing. John Hopkins
Rugby is a good occasion for keeping thirty bullies far from the center of the city. Oscar Wilde
You've got to get your first tackle in early, even if it's late. Ray Gravell
A man snatches the first kiss, pleads for the second, demands the third, takes the fourth, accepts the fifth - and endures all the rest. Helen Rowland
Women still remember the first kiss after men have forgotten the last. Remy de Gourmont
What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive. Arnold Palmer
I'm not saying my golf game went bad, but if I grew tomatoes, they'd come up sliced. Lee Trevino
1968, Bo Diddley at the Hippodrome, San Diego, California and 1976, Deep Purple split up at the end of an UK tour-all the day's music http://ping.fm/KJJA3
Happy Birthday Nelson Mandella. I'll bet you'll enjoy the great music on today's podcast http://ping.fm/oFeHq
Life is an adventure in forgiveness. - Norman Cousins
t is curious - curious that physical courage should be so common in the world, and moral courage so rare. - Mark Twain
Courage is the power to let go of the familiar. - Raymond Lindquist
Happiness depends upon ourselves. - Aristotle
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius
1986, Genesis went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Invisible Touch’. Can you guess who, with a Genesis connection, was second?
1975, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Give A Little Love’, the group’s second and final UK No.1?
1963, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Confessin’ the singers fourth and final No.1?
1954, Which label released the first Elvis Presley single ‘That’s All Right / Blue Moon Of Kentucky’ which made the local Memphis chart?
Always a great daily podcast.Grrrrrrrreat music, grrrrrrrrrrrrreat memories. What more could you want? http://ping.fm/D4fcv
We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left. Hubert Humphrey
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. Anthony J. D'Angelo
There are always flowers for those who want to see them. Henri Matisse
Today's blog is now posted at http://ping.fm/pkvR1
Today's show has cool memories of my music club on the this day one year ago..... http://ping.fm/gzhCF
2007, Which singer and his wife, Trudie Styler were ordered to pay their former chef compensation after losing a sexual discrimination case?
1970, Which BBC DJ was sacked after he joked on air about the wife of the conservative transport minister?
1964, Who started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Rag Doll’, the group’s fourth No.1 and a No.2 hit on the UK chart?
1960,Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘I’m Sorry’ it made No.12 in the UK?
1953, Which truck driver made his first ever recording at the Memphis recording service?
I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it. —Edith Sitwell
Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self. —Cyril Connolly
Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much. —Oscar Wilde
Great music, cool memories from my great music club with Coco Hernandez remembered http://ping.fm/yk2MD
The Murdoch Empire is crumbling, Rebekah Brooks, arrested- Neil and Vince look at all this plus The Open- http://ping.fm/1J0di
Great music, great memories and was that an addition to the Temperance seven on this Podcast http://ping.fm/vnzaZ
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill
"Friendship is the only cement that will hold the world together." Unknown
"It takes a long time to grow an old friend." John Leonard
1993, Who had their first UK No.1 single with ‘Pray’? Their first of 8 No.1′s, they went on to be the most successful British boy band of the 1990s
1976, Demis Roussos was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘The Roussos Phenomenon EP’.What group was he from?
1974, Which group opened what they claimed was the first ‘Quadraphonic’ recording studio in the world?
‘The Little Shoemaker’ became her first U.K. hit in 1954. Who is she?
"One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure its worth watching." Unknown
The person who reads too much and uses his brain too little will fall into lazy habits of thinking." Albert Einstein
I'm glad we're not travelling near the 405 freeway in Los Angeles today....Chris Rea's song will be the theme....the road to hell
Today's podcast is ready and we remember the OCI shows with great phone-in response from our listeners... http://ping.fm/1Tdvn
"I’d rather live with a good question than a bad answer." Aryeh Frimer
“Beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without beer.” Henry Lawson
“A drunk mans words are a sober man's thoughts.” Steve Fergosi
"Ability is a poor man's wealth." John Wooden
"The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team." John Wooden
Featured memory for today is the wonderful Frank Ifield from Australia http://ping.fm/gWKOa
1966, Which group started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Hanky Panky.? The lead singer mad a podcast with me available on my website
Born on this day in 1940, Tony Jackson, bass, vocals, with which group having 1964 UK No.1 & US No.13 single ‘Needles And Pins’?
1966, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton formed which group?
1962, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in the US. What was their first hit was in Sept this year?
"One kind word can warm three winter months." japanese proverb
For a man to think his wife cant take a joke, he seems to forget she married him. - Author Unknown
“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections.” — Unknown
“I stay up late every night and realize it’s a bad idea every morning.” — Unknown
“Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.” — Aeschylus
You don’t drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.” Anon
The person who reads too much and uses his brain too little will fall into lazy habits of thinking." Albert Einstein
"Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs"-Henry Ford
An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." Winston Churchill - British politician, 1874-1965
"A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake. Confucius
1994, Wet Wet Wet were enjoying their sixth week at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Love Is All Around’. Who had the original hit?
1989, Simply Red scored their second US No.1 single with ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’, a 1973 UK hit for which singer?
1956, The Teenagers featuring which singer were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Why Do Fools Fall In Love’?
1952, Which 8 year-old won $2000 on Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour a US television show after performing the song ‘Too Young?
Great music, great memories, great artistes what more could you want? The day's Podcast always tells like it was http://ping.fm/n42S0
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. William James
Always desire to learn something useful. Sophocles
Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are. Muhammad Ali
Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty. Mother Teresa
I cannot think of any circumstances in which a government can go to war without the support of parliament. Tony Blair
A joke is a very serious thing. Winston Churchill
A friend to all is a friend to none. Aristotle
I had traveled 10 states and played over 50 cities by the time I was 4. Sammy Davis, Jr.
All I really had was my talent. Without that I wouldn't be welcome at the White House. Sammy Davis, Jr.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em." William Shakespeare
It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark." Howard Ruff - Financial adviser and writer - 1931 - ?
Paul Melba featured impersonating Jimmy Stewart http://ping.fm/ZW6iN
Today's Podcast includes the Who, Bobby Vinton and many other great names.... http://vincetracy.com
"Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names." John F. Kennedy - 35th President of the United States, 1917 - 1963
Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies. - Proverb
The road to success is always under construction. Lily Tomlin
A good sermon should be like a woman's skirt: short enough to rouse the interest, but long enough to cover the essentials. Unknown
Bobby Vinton is the man to get today's podcast up and running. Find out who did what on this day http://ping.fm/GljQZ
Blog now posted bright and early! http://ping.fm/ocbmp
1988, Who gave himself a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for setting a new attendance record - first of seven nights at Wembley Stadium in London?
1980, Why did Allen Klein, ex manager of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, begin serving a two-month prison sentence?
1967, The Who began their first full North American tour at the Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon, appearing as support band to which group?
1962, Who started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Roses Are Red, My Love’, a No.15?
2002, Who brought the Brighton area to a standstill when he threw a free beach party?
1999, Which musician displayed 73 paintings at the Kunstforum Lyz gallery in the German town of Siegen?
1991, Bryan Adams went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Everything I Do I Do It For You’ . This featured on the soundtrack for which film?
1985, Who became the first artists to have a No.1 on the US singles chart with a James Bond theme - ‘A View To A Kill?
1974, Who started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Rock Your Baby’, his only US No.1, also No.1 in the UK?
1967, Who made their second appearance on BBC Top Of The Pops to promote their new single ‘See Emily Play’?
1965, Which songwriter was presented with five Ivor Novello Awards at a lunch party at The Savoy, London?
Today's podcast is now available and the Rolling Stones have their very first gig outside of London....find out where this was.. http://ping.fm/QcJ2f
Great podcast features ELO and remembers Minnie Ripperton and much more.. http://ping.fm/cf3i8
If you want an interesting challenge I've put a quiz about today's music at the following link http://ping.fm/FBt8T
1986, Who scored their first US No.1 single with ‘Holding Back The Years’, a No.2 hit in the UK?
1975, Who scored his only UK No.1 single with ‘Tears On My Pillow’?
1962, Ray Charles was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with which Don Gibson penned country ballad ?
1954, 19 year old Elvis Presley signed a recording contract with which label?
To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. -- Heather Cortez
"When you are in Love you can't fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams." -- Dr Seuss
My featured podcast is the lovable Brian Poole who was a Butcher til he met his Tremeloes..... http://ping.fm/TfYzp
Always a tale to tell about the music of the day throughout the years. Here's today's story... http://ping.fm/bLepk
Today's featured podcast is Brian Poole from the Tremeloes...... http://ping.fm/2F2ut
"The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for." ~Maureen Dowd
"Success is getting and achieving what you want. Happiness is wanting and being content with what you get." ~Bernard Meltzer
A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
"We must become the change we want to see." ~Mahatma Ghandi
"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt." ~Abraham Lincoln
1999, R. M. had UK No1 -a song that was the first No.1 song to be recorded, edited, and mixed totally on a DAW (digital audio workstation).Name that song!
1998, Billie UK No.1 with ‘Because We Want To’. The 15 year old made chart history by becoming the second youngest female to score a No.1. Who was the youngest?
1969, Which song was released in the UK for the first time. It was timed to coincide with the Apollo moon landing but had to be re-released before it became a hit?
1955, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Dreamboat’. - Nicknamed ‘The Girl With the Laugh In Her Voice’
The blog is out and the Podcast remembers a great and cool music club. Why not join me now as Euroglaze enjoy fishing on the Med? http://ping.fm/X3v86
Featured Podcast-who was the first person to impersonate Michael Caine? http://ping.fm/cNUst
Any thoughts on the end of the News of the World, William and Kate in America or the running of the bulls:Europe Calling... http://ping.fm/T5dAZ
Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth. -John F. Kennedy
Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything. -Muhammad Ali
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. -Robert Louis Stevenson
I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that. -Dick Gregory
The Beatles are back for a massive civic welcome at Liverpool Town Hall -what else happened on this day in the history of pop? http://ping.fm/QP5sT
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. " ~ Albert Einstein
"The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong thing is made of dearer stuff than the one who stays away." ~ Barbara Kingsolver
"The road to a friend's house is never long." ~ Danish Proverb
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind." ~ William James
1965, The Rolling Stones started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with the group’s first US No.1. Can you name it?
2008, at Christie’s Memorabilia auction in London, the lyrics for which John Lennon song sold for £421,250 ?
1976, Who started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Afternoon Delight’, it was also their only hit in the UK making No.18?
It's a Cool memory from my music club today and you'll find it at http://ping.fm/TU9BQ Right now
"Denial ain't just a river in Egypt." - Mark Twain (1835-1910)
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good." - Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
"Many wealthy people are little more than janitors of their possessions." - Frank Lloyd Wright (1868-1959)
"Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." - Plato (427-347 B.C.)
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
I feature a podcast I made with one of the greatest guitarists on the world-Albert Lee-one of life's gentlemen... http://ping.fm/nlhgH
Great memories today from my show with OCI. Were you one of my callers? http://ping.fm/G3BGm
Tough luck on England ladies going out of the World Cup on penalties. You played really well.
“Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?” – Confucius
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” – George Bernard Shaw
“Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill
Missed any days and want to know what the music was like? http://ping.fm/OfdxO
Here is my podcast with Albert Lee-the man Eric Clapton rates as the best guitarist in the world http://ping.fm/X3Emi
1950, Which soul singer,born today, with 1986 UK No.5 single ‘Ain’t Nothing Goin’ But The Rent’ died on 4th February 1999?
Were you one of my callers on today's OCI memory show? Maybe you know one of my callers.... http://ping.fm/fuvla
1929, Which US male singer, - UK No. 11 single ‘Jackson’, -Wrote the Nancy Sinatra hit, ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin’?
1988, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You’?
1983, Who started an eight week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Every Breath You Take’ also No.1 in the UK?
1962, Who recorded ‘Blowin’ In the Wind’ at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City during an afternoon session?
Today's podcast is a great memory from my days with OCI-Onda Cero Internacional kicking off with a great track from Johnny Ray http://ping.fm/zhYlG
It is better to be a coward for a minute than dead for the rest of your life. -Irish proverb
The person who is slowest in making a promise is most faithful in its performance. -Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that people who have the most birthdays live the longest. -Larry Lorenzoni
I've never written a political song. Songs can't save the world. I've gone through all that." -Elbert Hubbard
I've never written a political song. Songs can't save the world. I've gone through all that."-Bob Dylan
I enjoy listening podcasts which tell us about the music happenings of this day down the years. Elvis's career took off today-how? http://ping.fm/wVCkN
Today's story unfolding with Elvis lighting up the airwaves and Jimmy Jones hanging on to his hollyhocks! http://ping.fm/XBqTA
Change of plans. Ray Conniff out and bing Crosby in http://ping.fm/ake1t
Barry Britten is featured today as he presents a tribute to Ray Connif produced by Chris Webster http://ping.fm/wlHiZ
"A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties." ~ Harry Truman
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out." ~ Art Linkletter
"When written in Chinese, the word crisis is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity." ~ John F. Kennedy
1945, Ricky Wolf, of The Flowerpot Men, was born this day. What was their 1967 UK no 4 hit called?
1972,Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the Paul Anka song ‘Puppy Love’? -The first of three solo No.1′s
1972, Who started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Lean On Me’, his only No.1 hit, it made No.18 in the UK.?
1960, Which US singer was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Good Timin’ his only UK No.1?
Today's featured podcast answers the question, "Where do you go to my lovely?".......... http://ping.fm/MKWO0
Typical of big business. The boss stays in her job and the staff are out on their ears. News of the World's legacy
Just announced on ITV News. Possibilty of The Sun on Sunday. This will become the new News of the World.
Have you heard the latest? Polar Bears came from Ireland!!!!!! http://ping.fm/ZgMj8
Will anyone really miss The News of the World? It will probably resurface under a new brand.
Wealth consists not in having great possessions but in having few wants.- Epicurus
Never assume the obvious is true. - William Safire
Congratulations DJ Shaft on part one of the mission accomplished
congratulations DJ Shaft on today's successful mission......
Kate and Wills doing a fine job representing Britain in Canada
What were the Hollies arguing about and what was Elvis's first UK number 1? And what was different on Ice Cream Vans http://ping.fm/Wh4WU
If you think a thing is impossible, you’ll make it impossible.-Unknown
If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done. Make at least one definite move daily toward your goal. -Bruce Lee
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” — Christopher Reeve
Elvis has his first number one and the Hollies argue in court-all this and much more on today's podcast http://ping.fm/o62fh
The greatest weakness of most humans is their hesitancy to tell others how much they love them while they're alive.-- Orlando A. Battista
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. -- Eleanor Roosevelt
If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought. -- Peace Pilgrim
I am not afraid…I was born to do this. -- Joan of Arc
Today's featured podcast-Where do you go to my lovely? -Peter Sarstedt http://ping.fm/9oo6L
2007, The Live Earth concerts took place around the world with The Police closing the days events in New Jersey. Who was the event co-ordinator?
2007, Who became the first artist to be honoured on Birmingham’s own Hollywood-style Walk of Fame?
1973, Who started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Will It Go Round In Circles’, his first of two US chart toppers?
1969, George Harrison recorded his new song ‘Here Comes the Sun’ with two other Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at Abbey Road in London. Where was John?
1966,Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Sunny Afternoon’, the group’s third and last UK No.1?
6. Pleasure of love lasts but a moment, Pain of love lasts a lifetime.- -- Bette Davis
A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff."-George Carlin
"Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?" -Unknown
"Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman." Unknown
The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank"- Dante Rossett
Today's great podcast charts the meeting of john Lennon and paul McCartney- same date the King of Rock n Roll, Bill Haley, was born... http://ping.fm/dWVlt
I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbour. Do you know your next door neighbour? -Mother Teresa
The only way to have a friend is to be one.- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life.-Kitty O'Neill Collins
Who teamed up with Billy Preston on the 1980, No.1 US hit ‘With You I’m Born Again.’ Once worked as a secretary at Motown Records?
1996, ‘Three Lions by comedians Baddiel and Skinner was at No.1 on the UK singles chart, (the official England footy song). In collaboration with which group?
1985, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Sussudio’, his third US No.1?- it made No.12 in the UK
1974, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Rock The Boat?'- it made No.6 in the UK
1967, Who made their first appearance on BBC TV music show Top Of The Pops to promote their new single ‘See Emily Play?'
1964, Which Beatles film premiered at The Pavilion in London on this day?
Who is singing the cover of Smiley Lewis's I hear You Knockin on today's great podcast? Elvis, Beatles,Stones and Billy Ocean plus ???? http://ping.fm/D7kZl
Happiness is a state of activity. - Aristotle
Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. - Anonymous
Happiness itself does not stay -- only moments of happiness do. - Spanish Proverb
Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes. - Oscar Wilde
You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.-Maggie Thatcher
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. Henry Ford
No man has a good enough memory to make a successful liar-Abraham Lincoln
2007, Which English jazz and blues singer and film critic died at his London home at the age of 80 of lung cancer and vascular dementia. He was a Liverpudlian.
1999, Who announced their first world tour for more than 10 years and all profits would be given to charity? The duo announced this from the ‘Rainbow Warrior’
1986, Who went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘There’ll Be Sad Songs, (To Make You Cry)’ a No.12 hit in the UK?
1966, On the recommendation of Rolling Stone Keith Richards’ girlfriend, Chas Chandler from The Animals went to see which guitarist he was to manage?
1954, Working together with Scotty Moore and Bill Black, Elvis Presley jams and records which song that became Presley’s first release on Sun Records?
Today's Podcast is now posted with a look at the day's music with Elvis Presley getting us started with his first Sun recording http://ping.fm/KJ5qZ
Paris in the Spring-recent trip http://ping.fm/LxnPM
Daily Blog with music, events and ideas.... http://ping.fm/Ph98I
Today's podcast is a really cool Independence day music club....... http://ping.fm/J93uo
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age. Lucille Ball
There is only one immutable law in life - in a gentleman's toilet, incoming traffic has the right of way. Hugh Leonard
If work was so good, the rich would have kept more of it for themselves. David Brent
A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain. Mark Twain
Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much. Oscar Wilde
Life is a ticket to the greatest show on earth. Martin H. Fischer
"Happy Father's Day, Dad ... This one's for you." -Rory McIlroy, 22-year-old golfer, after winning the US Open with a record-setting 16-under-par score
Today's featured podcast is none other than the late Mike Baldwin from Coronation Street-actor johnny Briggs tells all http://ping.fm/HFeGv
Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. Nido Qubein
You change your life by changing your heart. Max Lucado
Dreaming about being an actress, is more exciting then being one.-Marilyn Monroe
Men willingly believe what they wish. Julius Caesar
Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own. -Mother Teresa
A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew. -Herb Caen
A James Cagney love scene is one where he lets the other guy live. Bob Hope
A very happy Independence Day to all my American friends
2003, Which American record producer, singer-songwriter and Grammy Award-winner died aged 58? Produced hits for Love Unlimited- arranged 1963 hit ‘Harlem Shuffle
1999, Which ultra famous couple married at Luttrellstown Castle, Ireland?
1970, Who released his 50th single ‘Goodbye Sam, Hello Samantha.’ The song peaked at No.6 on the UK chart?
1964, Who started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘I Get Around’, the group’s first No.1?
1958, Who held the UK No.1 position with ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream?
Today's Podcast is a cool memory from the music club on the 4th July with the Everley Brothers, Beatles, Beach boys and Big Barry White http://ping.fm/E8NFz
Show me a man who is a good loser and I'll show you a man who is playing golf with his boss- Jim Murray
A mind that is stretched to a new idea never returns to its original dimensions.-anon.
Whoever said, 'It's not whether you win or lose that counts,' probably lost.-Martina Navratilova
An inventor is simply a fellow who doesn’t take his education too seriously." Charles F Kettering
"My life is my message."-Mahatma Ghandi
"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." Ralph Waldo Emmerson
"A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake."Confucius
"I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep; for my shadow in the pool can do better than that."Confucius
"Forgiveness is the oil of relationships"-Josh McDowell
Today's show is cool memory of my weekend music club...... http://ping.fm/toDIw
1957, Which US singer born this day had the 1984 US No.4 & UK No.5 single ‘Self Control?' Sadly, she died of a brain aneurysm 26th Aug 2004.
1940, Which US female singer, pianist, born today, had the 1965 US No.4 and UK No.11 single ‘Rescue Me?'
1982, Captain Sensible started a two week run at No.1 with his version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein song ‘Happy Talk.’ From which musical was this song?
1977, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘So You Win Again?' Their only UK chart topper
1968, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Baby Come Back?' The group’s only UK No.1
Brilliant music from the Norwegian Beatles and a great phone-in quiz in today's great Podcast http://ping.fm/MHRZ8
Today's Podcast is a memory of my show on OCI with a really good quiz showing how well the listeners joined in.....Happy Days! http://ping.fm/KFOSf
"The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes." Winston Churchill
"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." Albert Einstein
"If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there." Will Rogers - American cowboy, comedian, humorist, social commentator, 1879 - 1935
Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future." John F. Kennedy -
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion- Chinese Proverbs
One never needs their humour as much a when they argue with a fool. Chinese proverb
It is the working man who is the happy man. It is the idle man who is the miserable man." Benjamin Franklin
1980, Which singer was featured in the BBC-TV series ‘Big Time’, recording her first single and undergoing the marketing process as a new artist?
1969, Who started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Pete Townshend produced track ‘Something In The Air?
1962, Which artiste was honourably discharged from the 101st Airborne Paratroopers, after breaking his ankle during his 26th and final parachute jump?
Today's featured Podcast Tony Hiller meets Ricky Tomlinson over the airwaves ... http://ping.fm/MF3Ga
Will Murray be the true Brave Heart or will Rafa hurry the Murray out of Wimbledon?
What did the man with the wellies have to say for himself. Jimmy Cricket with Vince... http://ping.fm/MexHb
W ho is stronger Djokovic or Tsonga? Will it be French flair or Eastern bloc?
Elvis Presley panned by the critics, Guy Mitchell, Luther Vandross and Wolfman Jack all depart and Bonjovi sign up. Great Podcast http://ping.fm/tqEYt
It's le crunch. You should never hurry a Murray. Rafa or Nadal? Hard to call but bring it on...
"The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter." Winston Churchill
"I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder" Anon
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. Mark Twain
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. Erma Bombeck
A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it is written on. Samuel Goldwyn
TODAY'S FEATURED PODCAST IS THE LOVABLE COMIC jIMMY cRICKET...come here...there's lots more http://ping.fm/PUt9o
2009, Which UKL singer was ordered to demolish a £30,000 conservatory in Surrey after the local council ruled that the conservatory should never have been built?
1989,Who had their first US No.1 single with ‘Baby Don’t Forget My Number’, a No.16 hit in the UK?
2001, Which Rolling Stone was commissioned to paint a group portrait of diners who are regulars at the West End London restaurant The Ivy?
1999, Which American singer born Albert George Cernik died aged 72 at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas on this day? Had UK 1957 No1 plus 10 top 40 hits
1975, The instrumental break featured the repeated spoken phrase: “Be quiet, big boys don’t cry…”, which song?
1972,Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Take Me Bak 'Ome', the group's second No.1?
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www.vincetracy.com Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us. Thomas Paine The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success. Bruce Feirstein Belief is a moral act for which the believer is to be held responsible.- Lillian Hellman Madness is to think of too many things in succession too fast, or of one thing too exclusively. - Voltaire ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Today's Podcast is currently uploading and there is a lot of really good music and memories including the panning of Elvis by the critics, Gene Vincent, Guy Mitchell and much more In Britain, the nation will be united in disagreement as to whether Andy Murray is a Brit or a Scot. It's a rather nonsensical debate because it all hinges around the fact that England haven't had a male tennis star for ages and Ti