Vince Tracy Podcasts

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

  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...

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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?

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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