Vince Tracy Podcasts

Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Shirley Ellis, #Temptations, #Joe Tex, #Sam Cooke, The Kingsmen, #Peter and Gordon, #Beatles, Temptations, #Supremes, #Jewel Akens, Roger Miller, #Gerry Marsden, #Herman's Hermits, Little Antony, Freddie and the Dreamers, #Wayne Fontana, #Pet Clark, #Junior Walker, #Kinks, #Martha and the Vandellas,

Time to Browse with some great tracks in the mix.....including Chuck Berry, Alan Jackson, Beach Boys, Bette Midler, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Buddy Holly, Elvis and Hendrix

Vince Tracy playing Pete Brooker's Best with Isaac Hayes, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, George McCrae, The Blackbyrds, Average White Band, Billy Paul, Detroit Emeralds, Jackie Wilson, Lonnie Liston Smith, Teddy Prendergrass, The Delfonics, Archie Bell, Ramsey Lewis, Johnnie Guitar Watson, William de Vaughan, Chi-Lites and Timmy Thomas

My good friend Peter Brooker sent me some great songs to put on a podcast. Sadly he died and this is in his memory. Featured artistes include....Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, Little Walter, Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Billy Boy Arnold, Wilbert Harrison, Elmore James, Bessie Banks, Ernie K Doe, Lowell Fulson and Bo Diddly....

This man is an absolute legend in the world of Formula 1 motor racing. He raced in a very different era to modern times and this podcast will give you an insight to his life and times. It shows how injury damages the future. Can it really be true that Stirling could have been an MP or an Estate Agent? Stirling also shows how the racers were true sportsmen and tremendously ethical in their comportm...

This was a wonderful 60s hit song which many people said was about the actress Brigitte Bardot. Hear the truth from Peter himself as he talks about this song and his life in music.

Fred has played the folk circuit for many years, both prior to, and in the wake of, his single chart success. He has also presented many programmes on West Country TV. Wedlocks's albums include The Folker (1971) (notable for the title track parody of "The Boxer" by Simon and Garfunkel), Frolicks (1973), Out of Wedlock (1978), The Oldest Swinger in Town (1981) and Fred Wedlock Live (1982). Wedlock'...

Alvin made his stage debut in pantomime at the age of four. In the early 1960s he became known as Shane Fenton, and with his backing group, The Fentones, had a handful of hits in the UK Singles Chart.. He also appeared in #BillyFury's movie, Play It Cool. During the early 1970s, he became Alvin Stardust, as he tried to cash in on the glam rock bandwagon. His debut hit was "My Coo-Ca-Choo" in 1973....

This is my personal tribute to the musical genius of John Lennon. 

I was thrilled to talk with Sir Henry on my radio show in Spain. He was the only British boxer to put Cassius Clay, later to become Mohammed Ali, on the seat of his pants. He was a national treasure in Britain and a wonderful boxer then ambassador for his sport.

The Cavern is recognised as the place where the Beatles made their nam,e. However, there was more to the story of this famous club. Jump aboard this podcast to get the full story.

The Liverpool area boasts its own accent and dialect and Vince discusses the origins of Scouse with world-famous impressionist, Paul Melba, who was a major celebrity hailing from Liverpool. Paul appeared on two Royal Command Performances befoere the Queen and toured throughout the world. Vince and Paul are looking at a book called Lern Yerself Scouse.

If you're a fan of good old-tyme talk radio as it should be then you'll love this clip from one of my shows on Spanish Radio - How to make a 'Guess the Tune' Segment work

Tony Christie possesses a voice of such distinction which, harnessed to a keen ear for memorable material, makes for indestructible durability. To make timeless music, records which play well in any decade against a backdrop of fickle, changing fashions, is evidence of an on-going ability to be envied by most of pop’s transient stars ......here's my chat with the wonderful singer

This was one of Vince's earliest podcasts and also one of his favourites. Gary told Vince about his illustrious career and his great hits including Young Girl

It was an absolute pleasure to meet Mike over the airwaves on 22nd April 2013 when he told me about his fascinating and wonderful career. Mike Sarne was born Michael Scheuer at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London. Active in the 1960s as singer, he is best known for his 1962 UK novelty chart topper, "Come Outside" (produced by Joe Meek), which featured vocal interjections by Wendy Richard. In th...

Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld; 30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977) was an English singer- songwriter, guitarist and poet. He is best known as the founder, frontman, lead singer & guitarist for T. Rex, but also a successful solo artist. His music, as well as his highly original sense of style and extraordinary stage presence, helped create the glam rock era which made him one of the most recogn...

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

I loved #buddyholly's music and felt I needed to pay tribute to his wonderful contribution to our world of music

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. Visit the website at www.vincetracy.com

Vince chatted with #FrankIfield. 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 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 wa...

#AlbertLee 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 #GuitarPlayer 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...

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