Vince Tracy's Podcasts

Here's a really nice insight into the King of Rock n Roll as he met up with Peter Noone who was then known as the lead singer with Herman's Hermits

I loved the man's music and felt I needed to pay tribute to his wonderful contribution to our enjoyment of music

We have great music and memories for you on this day when Cilla Black began her career. We will also salute the work of Tom Fogarty as part of Credance Clearwater Revival. On this day 1997, Elton John recorded a new version of ‘Candle In The Wind’ after performing the song live at Diana Princess of Wales funeral. A record 31.5 million across the UK watched Elton play the special tribute to Diana. The track went on to become the biggest selling single of all-time. Also worthy of note was this day in 2005, Sir Bob Geldof was awarded the freedom of his native Dublin after the City Council voted in favour of giving him the accolade in honour of his campaign against world poverty and alleviating debt in Africa

I met up with Bruce Belland and the Four Preps at the Follies in Palm Springs. I had travelled across to the other side of the world and seen a great act with a great song. The Big Man.Their harmonies are wonderful and the act is really professional. We loved it and I loved the chance to meet up with the personalities involved in the songs. Thanks Bruce

It is always a special day when you remember the greats who have left us. I wanted to look at then memories of then 50s and 60s Revival group and see if I could get a nice variation of Elvis memories.

Vince meets up with members of the 50s and 60s Revival group and looks at the music they like to hear. He has some great memories to share with all of the listeners.It's a great way to educate yourself-share others' taste!

Vince looks at one of the groups on the Internet who are fans of the 50s and the 60s. the Internet is full of interesting people with great ideas and this is the sharing of music and memories for specific genres. Today, Vince meets up with some great memories of the era with the Temptations, Ed Rambeau and some very early Beatles. Scott Conrad is the founder of the group and he is ably assisted by Rosemarie Edwards and they have a legion of followers sharing memories and sounds. Here's the first batch of great memories. Just one of the many podcasts you can find at www.vincetracy.com

1954, ....... and a young Elvis Presley, all appeared at the Hillbilly Hoedown, Overton Park Shell, in Memphis Tennessee. Elvis was so nervous he stood up on the balls of his feet and shook his leg in time with the music, when he came offstage he asked why people were yelling at him. .......can't you just get the picture of this and all the music down the years. Great music and great memories. What more could you want. Visit the website at www.vincetracy.com

This day in 1979 the Boomtown Rats were Number 1 in the UK. Bob Geldof wrote the song 'I Don't Like Mondays' after reading a report on the shooting spree of 16-year-old Brenda Ann Spencer. She had fired at children playing in a school playground across the street from her home in San Diego, California.
Spencer killed two adults and injured eight children and one police officer and showed no remorse for her crime. Her full explanation for her actions was "I don't like Mondays, this livens up the day."

In a lighter vein in 2003, The wine Sir Cliff Richard made from his Algarve estate started a UK supermarket battle. Fans were asking all the stores when the wine would go on sale. Tesco Supermarkets were saying they would be the first, but the Waitrose shops had been selling the £8.49 a bottle red for the last week. It was, for Sir Cliff, Days of Wine and Waitroses.

Very sadly in 2008, Amy Winehouse, was rushed to hospital after she started to have fits at her home in Camden North London. A spokesman said it appeared the singer had suffered a reaction to medication she was taking to help her off hard drugs

All this and much more at www.vincetracy.com

1958, Fan's of rock & roll music were warned that tuning into music on the car radio could cost you more money. The Beatles played the last night of a six night run at The Odeon Cinema, Weston-super-Mare.The Who appeared at the Flamingo Ballroom, Redruth, and Bee Gee Robin Gibb collapsed, as the group were about to set out on their first US tour. The singer was suffering from nervous exhaustion. Cass Elliot released her first solo single following the break up of The Mamas and Papas and Wings started a seven-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Band On The Run'....It was a busy old day in the world of music

The dreadful events in Norway take centre stage as Vince and Neil discuss what has happened in a very peace loving country. More will emerge in the days ahead.Amy Winehouse has died at the age of 27 and Vince is meeting a good friend of her father later today. Vince's friend, Tony Hiller, produces Mitch Winehouse and Tony spoke very fondly of Amy. In Spain there has been a local killing and the Town Hall in Estapona is not going to pay its wages. Finally, there have been some very interesting boxing activity.Past weeks available at www.vincetracy.com PLUS stacks of different podcasts.

The Murdoch Empire is crumbling and his chief executive, Rebekah Brooks, has had to resign......now the police are found wanting. What is going on in the UK? Neil and Vince look at all this plus The Open is in its final day and there's always lots more to discuss. Join Neil and Vince right here.Right now!

Vince chatted with Frank Ifield . In his Early years Frank Ifield moved with his Australian parents to Dural, 50 km (30 miles) from Sydney, about 1946. It was a rural district and he listened to hillbilly music (now called country) while milking the cows. He learned how to yodel in imitation of country stars like Hank Snow. At the age of thirteen he recorded "Did You See My Daddy Over There?", and by the age of 19 was the number one recording star in Australia and New Zealand. He returned to the UK in 1959. [edit] The hits His first record in the UK was "Lucky Devil" (1960) which got to number 22 in the UK charts. "I Remember You" which topped the charts for seven weeks in 1962. Known for Ifield's falsetto and a slight yodel, it became the top-selling single of that year and was one of the first million sellers within the UK alone.

Neil Colbourne joined Vince Tracy to discuss the closure of the News
of the World. This is huge news in the UK and has its origins in the
hacking of phones and contacts between Government and almo0st
anybody. Prince William is wowing the Americans with his new wife,
Katy and the town of Pamplona is back in the news with the bullrunning
claiming new victims in Spain. The England ladies have been dumped
out of the World Cup on penalties and Zidane is the new Director of
football at Real Madrid. There's always this and lots more at the website http://www.vincetracy.com

Albert Lee has influenced a generation of Nashville pickers with his amazing blend of country, rockabilly and western swing. His lightning-fast speed has earned him a reputation as the guitarist's guitarist - hardly surprising that readers of Guitar Player magazine voted him "Best Country Guitarist" five years running.

I was so chuffed to speak to Albert who is an absolute legend. Not only is he a wonderful guitarist but he is an absolute gentleman and it was a highlight of my career speaking with him.

Don't you find it interesting that the King of Rock n Roll, Bill Haley, was born on the very same day that John Lennon met Paul McCartney and the Beatles were conceived albeit in the early stages? Other great memories from this special day in music remember the passing of the wonderful Louis Armstrong who had so many fabulous hits during his long and wonderful career. Were you also aware that Stevie Wonder had been married to one of the Motown secretaries whose name was Syreeta. She had a fabulous voice and they made records together. It's a wonderful day in the story of pop music so join the fun on offer at www.vincetracy.com/showtime.html where you can pick up on the days you've missed and find many great celebrity guests like Chubby Checker, Brenda Lee, Gary Puckett, Tommy James, Ricky Vallance, Emile Ford and much, much more..... http://www.vincetracy.com

Neil Colbourne joined Vince Tracy to discuss David Haye's fight with Klitschko.
Why do Sky TV have the right to charge for a programme when you're already paying for Sky? Why is there a need for Gay radio? Is there really Heterosexual Radio or do heterosexuals feel they should share the airwaves?
Kate Middleton and Prince William are visiting Canada and there is a vociferous group calling them parasites and urging them to go home. Is this fair criticism in these troubled times? Why are the elderly being neglected and why are young people growing up too fat? Vince and Neil look at these issues and add the music..... There's always more podcasts available for you at www.vincetracy.com

Vince and Neil Colbourne discuss the happenings in the UK and Spain over the past week or so.This week they chatted about the Spanish football
success, the tennis at Wimbledon, Seagulls, Speed and Petrol, and Neil's visit to the UK to be best man at his mates wedding. There's always something to disagree about!

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Great names are remembered on this day with Wolfman Jack, Guy Mitchell, Ron Wood, Elvis panned by TV critics, Gene Vincent at the Cavern and the Beatles taking the US by storm with Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.Plus Slade dressed up in their glamorous best, Bon Jovi appearing as a new band, and Sir Cliff Richard demolishing part of his beautiful home. What was going on here? Learn about the music, the times and maybe the memories....

.....always great podcasts to hear on my website http://www.vincetracy.com
just drop by the library and choose what you want to here

There's some fantastic music on this great podcast with an insight also into the politics of music. The Beach Boys were quarrelling but we remember the music......George Harrison kno0cked Paul off his perch....the Tubeway Army appeared and Anita Ward rang her bell. great music and great memories explained in an exciting hour of great music... http://www.vincetracy.com

There's been some great music down the years on this day....Fairport Convention, Simon and Garfunkel and Oasis are here just for appetizers Vist the website at www.vincetracy.com

This man epitomises just about everything that is good in the world. He has had all the disadvantages yet turned adversity into greatness. Stevie Wonder-we salute the man and his music in a fabulous career......plus all the music of the day at http://www.vincetracy.com

Vince Tracy takes you on a daily trip down the tunnel of time remembering the music and those who made the music. The fabulous voice of American legend Gene Pitney is twice remembered today. Visit Vince's website for lots of great memories at www.vincetracy.com

These are the tree lovable monks enjoying a lovely Christmas chat...so they are...The tree monks are Brother Desmond, Brother Paul and Father Ignatius..... http://www.vincetracy.com

Most people will know Tommy´s big hits ´Mony Mony´and ´Hanky Panky´however, Tommy has a long and distinguished career. Vince reviews his brilliant new Christmas CD

Visit Tommy´s page at www.vincetracy.com/tommyjames.html

Vince meets living legend P J Proby over the airwaves Plus Cathy from the POST and we throw in a great quiz.....

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Vince chats with the legendary singer who had monster hits worldwide with The Twist and Let's Twist again...... http://www.vincetracy.com

Vince chats with the legendary Little Miss Dynamite about her fabulous career in music. He calls her from his radio show based in sunny Spain. http://www.vincetracy.com....