Vince Tracy Podcasts

1979, Which one hit wonder was US No.1 with ‘Ring My Bell’, and also a UK No.1? http://ping.fm/WD2MI

1976, Stuart Goddard with Andy Warren formed which group? http://ping.fm/AKYlb

1975, The Jackson Five announced that they were leaving Motown Records for Epic Records. Why did they change their name to The Jacksons? http://ping.fm/8zSDs

1962, Mike Sarne and Wendy Richards were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with which song? http://ping.fm/zIPbr

Roy Hodgson is set to be appointed Liverpool's new manager by Thursday, BBC Sport understands....I have to admit he's not my choice.¿Habla español?

Spain in the quarter-finals after a hard game against Portugal. Ronaldo snuffed out. Great result!

1945, Carole King and Gerry Goffin asked their babysitter to record a song they had written. Born today, can you name her? http://ping.fm/ZV3y0

1991, Jason Donovan UK No.1 single with ‘Any Dream Will Do’ came from which Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice 1968 musical? http://ping.fm/L6PwX

1985, U2 played in front of 55,000 fans at Croke Park.In which city is this stadium? http://ping.fm/okP26

1974, Charles Aznavour was at No.1 on the UK with his only UK No.1.Can you name it? http://ping.fm/6X7Gn

1969, Who drowned aged 29 after his boat capsized on the Detroit River in Michigan. 1968 US No.8 single ‘Here Comes The Judge.’ http://ping.fm/fN0KJ

1968, Which group was No.1 on the UK album chart with the concept album ‘Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake.’ http://ping.fm/tKiEd

1965, Which popstar bought the 16th century house that once belonged to an Archbishop of Canterbury. http://ping.fm/tTF6f

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BBC Headline News-England return from the World Cup. News? You must be joking.......

Two great performances by Holland and Brazil. On balance brazil look the better of the two.

Which Spice Girl quit in May 1998? http://ping.fm/Pocfp

1996, Burt Bacharach appeared at The Royal Albert Hall, London. Which NG joined him on-stage for a version of ‘This Guy’s In Love With You. http://ping.fm/dFzRH

1977, Who became the Chairman of Watford Football Club? http://ping.fm/nyIm0

1959, On Bobby Darin's No.1 on the UK singles chart - ‘Dream Lover- which singer/songwriter was on piano.

Podcast of today's show available at .....NB. This was before the Germany game! http://ping.fm/JI27F

England appear to be in good shape. Come on England....you are being watched!

Twenty minutes for Fabio and the boys to get themselves mentally prepared. Come on England.....

1885, Chichester Bell and Charles Tainter applied for a patent on which invention? http://ping.fm/RHEao

2000, which star singer/songwriter was dropped by his record label. An RCA spokesperson said the decision was made by ‘mutual consent’. http://ping.fm/wzVTE

1987, Who became the first women in US history to enter the album chart at No.1 when ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ hit No.1. http://ping.fm/n4MbZ

1970, In which town or city did Freddie Mercury make his live debut on this day? http://ping.fm/t9LyU

2005, tickets which forthcoming gig at the Hollywood Bowl were set to become the most expensive in rock ‘n’ roll history-£249 for a seat – £2 per minute to watch? http://ping.fm/eYBOX

1979, Elvis Presley’s father died aged 63. What was his first name? http://ping.fm/WbwlV

1976, Who were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with -the first single by a Black British band to top the UK charts. http://ping.fm/YZdz6

1974, Who married guitarist Gregg Allman, the couple split 10 days after that, got back together and split again. http://ping.fm/g0NsC

1955, The local paper ran a preview which read; “A good looking youngster who has become a juke-box favorite .....who was he?

Join me for the music club at 9am-1 tomorrow on Coolfm974.com with guests Cathy Humphreys from the Post, Ian Charmon 'live' from the World Cup in South Africa and Rob Daniells reporting on Spain's win over Chile...This Day down the time tunnel, Twisted Lyrics and Spanish vocabulary. All this and great music....what more could you want? Text me on 635810270

Spain make it through to play Portugal in the World Cup...vamos

1963, who is Georgios Panayiotou better known as? http://ping.fm/8urw1

2009, A Sgt Pepper souvenir poster bearing the signatures of all four Beatles sold for ??????? at a pop memorabilia auction in New York City. http://ping.fm/QpOTd

2009, Who is credited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool and Guinness World Records list’s him as one of the “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time http://ping.fm/B5mjT

1995, Which UK group had No.1 US album – ‘Pulse’ the bands fifth US No.1. http://ping.fm/LgOjl

1967, 200 million people saw The Beatles perform live via satellite as part of the TV global link- up, ‘Our World’.......what song did they sing.... http://ping.fm/4VK9I

1945, Birthday boy Colin Blunstone sang with which group before going solo? http://ping.fm/mcKFq

1944, What instrument did birthday boy Mick Fleetwood, of Fleetwood Mac, play? http://ping.fm/aOPWS

2004, “Blackie” sold at a Christie’s auction for £564,412 in New York. Who owned Blackie? http://ping.fm/UQr7N

1977, The Jacksons UK No.1 – ‘Show You The Way To Go.’ How many were in the group? http://ping.fm/QKGcy

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

1993, Glastonbury Festival in England.....how much did the tickets cost for the three days? http://ping.fm/ypqiM

1969, The Hollies recorded 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother'. Who played piano on the session? http://ping.fm/f2bLh

1966, Which soul singer -ex arts darts champions soundalike- was arrested for inciting a riot and refusing to obey a police order in Port Arthur, Texas. http://ping.fm/DcUmm

1940, Who was original bassist of The Beatles for eighteen months (January 1960 – June 1961). http://ping.fm/bmjwj

1957, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the last UK No.1 to be released as a 78rpm as well as a 7′ vinyl record. http://ping.fm/CY4Ro

2003, Which female singer took a breath test that showed her blood alcohol level was 0.2 (well over the 0.08 limit) and later appeared in court. http://ping.fm/XPpv6

1990, Buddy Holly’s Gibson acoustic guitar sold for how much in a Sotheby’s auction? Have a guess! http://ping.fm/CRIYB

Which singing legend was killed in a plane crash on Dec 10th 1967? http://ping.fm/FDB3K

2000, The Artist Formally Known As Prince announced he wanted to change again. What was his new name? http://ping.fm/N8cSe

1974,Who was UK No.1 today with ‘Always Yours’, his third UK No.1? http://ping.fm/nV92g

1963,Stevie Wonder first entered the US singles chart as Little Stevie Wonder with ‘Fingertips Parts One and Two.’ How old was he? http://ping.fm/o2oGZ

1932, Born today, which composer and arranger of film soundtracks had the 1976 UK No.14 single Jaws? http://ping.fm/RxnmY

What is the maximum number of minutes permitted for a single under UK chart rules? http://ping.fm/flaEh

1980, Which orchestra leader and songwriter died today? Frank Sinatra (Strangers In The Night) and Elvis Presley (Wooden Heart) covered his songs. http://ping.fm/YT2jG

1975, Which guitarist quit Deep Purple to form his own group Rainbow? http://ping.fm/X1Gt6

1936, Which record producer produced hits for The Animals, Hermans Hermits, Lulu and Jeff Beck. Ran his own label, RAK during the 1970′s, hits with Hot Chocolate, Suzi Quatro and Mud. http://ping.fm/4pO6Q

1999, dance act The Vengaboys went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!’ Which country were they from? http://ping.fm/Ke0wR

2006, Claydes Charles Smith, co-founder and lead guitarist of which group died aged 57 after a long illness? http://ping.fm/Iu3j6

1971, On this week’s UK singles chart, No.5, who sang ‘I’m Gonna Run Away From You’? http://ping.fm/khdef

Join me for the music club at 9am. Special guest at 11.30 is Tony Hiller who has just produced a new album for Mitch Winehouse -the father of Amy Winehouse. Tony wrote United We Stand and Save your kisses for me. Plus a great prize to be won by courtesy of Labels and Tables-a Cool musical director's chair!

1982, Culture Club appeared at the recently opened Hacienda Club .Which city? http://ping.fm/0lUkq

Now I have your attention! Join me for a facelift on Vince Tracy's music club 9-1 on Coolfm974.com beaming from Benidorm

Oh Dear-now we can't beat Nigeria! Join me for a facelift on Vince Tracy's music club 9-1 on Coolfm974.com beaming from Benidorm

1948, How many minutes minutes of music could be squeezed on to a 78 RPM disc? http://ping.fm/vbPHJ

1942, When Paul McCartney first met John Lennon on July 6th 1957 what impressed John? http://ping.fm/H351i

2003, Who became the first British music manager since The Beatles’ Brian Epstein to hold the top three positions in the US singles chart? http://ping.fm/F0uEB

1988, ‘Doctorin’ The Tardis’ by The Timelords was at No.1 on the UK singles chart. What nationality were The Timelords? http://ping.fm/iuM4Q

1976, Who gave a special live performance in Stockholm for Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia Sommerlath on the eve of their wedding. http://ping.fm/GWs96

2007, The Traveling Wilburys went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Collection.’ Who was Lucky Wilbury? http://ping.fm/G8t8b

2007, The Traveling Wilburys went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Collection.’ Who was Lucky Wilbury? http://ping.fm/e9dZr

1985, Who wrote the 1963 hit ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone.’ http://ping.fm/Bqdj1

1979, Who was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Ring My Bell’. http://ping.fm/R2cra

1973, Dolly Parton recorded ‘I Will Always Love You’ in RCA’s Studio “B” in Nashville. Written for her one-time partner....what was his name? http://ping.fm/eOOyN

1971, Who had the brilliant album- ‘Tapestry’. ......‘It’s Too Late’, ‘I Feel the Earth Move’, ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow?’ and ‘You’ve Got a Friend’? http://ping.fm/kvdL9

1999, Which singer politician was found dead after hanging himself? He was Britain’s longest-serving political leader. http://ping.fm/wQulM

1984, Which was the first band to have their first two singles go to the top of the UK chart? http://ping.fm/aMxdk

1979, When the music show ‘Juke Box Jury’ was revived who was the new host? http://ping.fm/Qy1sG

1970, Mungo Jerry were at No.1 in the UK with which song that went on to become the best selling UK single of 1970? http://ping.fm/nnVl1

1966, Which singer joined evangelist Billy Graham on stage at Earls Court London and talked about his discovery of the Christian faith. http://ping.fm/SaDgA

1964, Which group paid £1,500 in return air fares from America to honour a booking for £100 at Magdalen College Oxford. http://ping.fm/0eQNT

1958, Which TV pop show was broadcast for the first time in the UK on this day? http://ping.fm/X3huL

1943, Born today, who was known as ‘the French Elvis’, and a major star in Europe? http://ping.fm/YVaXX

1996, Which great singer died, aged 79. Already blinded by the effects of diabetes,sadly she had both her legs amputated in 1993. http://ping.fm/Y4PcM

2008, Which was voted England’s most musical city in a national campaign set up by the Arts Council taking 49% of the vote http://www.vincetracy.com/blog9/

1989, Which group appeared in Canal di San Marco, Piazza San Marco, Venice on a floating stage?-200,000 people attended the gig http://ping.fm/3LHKC

1967, Which guitarist quit the John Mayall Band and went on to form Fleetwood Mac? http://ping.fm/T3ua8

1961, Which PC was involved on this day in a near fatal car crash in Nashville? http://ping.fm/7ET4c

2002, during a UK visit which singer made a tour of Parliament and was shown the monarch’s throne in the House of Lords? http://ping.fm/Zbdqt

1984, a model of which pop singer was unveiled at Madame Tussaud’s Waxworks in London on his 23rd birthday? http://ping.fm/Q83sI

1974, Ray Stevens was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with which song Ethel? http://ping.fm/Lsq4c

1963, during a UK tour The Beatles played today at which Tower supported by Gerry and the Pacemakers? http://ping.fm/Pdapw

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1964, Which Beatle needed a “temporary Beatle”. to play for him. http://ping.fm/tiqh9

1969, The Rolling Stones held a photo call in Hyde Park to introduce which new guitarist? http://ping.fm/PwdLN

1967, The Bee Gees were promoting their debut single ‘New York Mining Disaster.’ What year is missing from the title? http://ping.fm/gdNnq

1972, The original lead vocalist with The Drifters, died of a heart attack in New York. Can you name him? http://ping.fm/akAn5

Hope you can join me at 9am for the Vince Tracy music club on Cool Fm. Be there or be square!

1976, The Wurzels scored their only UK No.1 hit with ‘Combine Harvester’ ............................. http://ping.fm/rX1TE

2005, Who announced they would reunite with former bassist Roger Waters, who'd left the band in 1985, on July 2 for the Live 8 London concert. http://ping.fm/gMoXI

1965, MP Hector Dupuis said ‘British Royalty has put me on the same level as a bunch of vulgar numbskulls. Who were the numbskulls? http://ping.fm/OTR6n

Hope you can join me on Cool FM 97.4 on the Costa Blanca for my music club tomorrow from 9am until 1 pm http://ping.fm/SydFX

2005, What was Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin founding member and guitarist, awarded today? http://ping.fm/RzyJv

2001, Who did Sir Paul McCartney marry at St Salvator Church, Ireland? http://ping.fm/6IRV0

1988, Whose 70th birthday tribute was broadcast live on BBC 2 to 40 different countries with an estimated audience of 1 billion. http://ping.fm/4BHHb

1966, European radio stations mistakenly report that The lead singer of which famous British group had die? http://ping.fm/EnarU

By what name was Chester Burnett better known to the music world? http://ping.fm/nsQL1

1993, Who took out a full-page ad in the Irish Times asking the public to “stop hurting me please.” http://ping.fm/8S4Y3

1989, On this day who became the first Australian act to enter the UK charts at No.1? http://ping.fm/XCQgv

1956, Who was the second biggest charting artist in the USA behind only Elvis Presley? http://ping.fm/HgEee

2007, Who became the first music artist to perform at the new Wembley Stadium in London on this day? http://ping.fm/pF4cy