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he he just to annoy DC SG and Billy

To Scott, Emma and Colin

Get yourself some fake ID and come along to the GIO get-together on Saturday...

;o)

Q1 - what is the connection between the Commitments and the 2008 Oscars?


Joe
Linlithgow

#3

ohh .. i know i know

can't say anything can i?

Which well known record has the first line:

"She loves you"?

Q2 raptors at rest

Q3 avians on percussion

Q4 a Hampshire town in a raincoat - whatever

Which half of a famous 60's duet sang on Springsteens "I Wish I Were Blind"

Which song did Neil Hannon and Romeo Stodart feature on in 2007?

Which Kinks song was covered by Damon Arbarn & Einar Benediktsson, Madness, Dave Mathews Band and James Last?

What was the first double "A" side

What's the most requested song on GIO that never gets played?

Not referring to any of my requests - just trying to curry favour with the rest of the blog. Plus, that's what I'm cooking for tea tomorrow night.

Odd rumours

Who was rumoured to have played harmonica on Millie Small's "My Boy Lollipop"?

Who was rumoured to have played the guitar on "Nutbush City Limits"?

Who played lead guitar in The Wombles? (Wellington is not the answer I'm after)

Which Big Country song did Kate Bush sing backing vocals on?

Adam,

We have a restaurant in Glasgow.

What does 'Tropeiro' mean?

#14 Hope they guess that. Brilliant track.

Eh not the wombles one.

THURSDAY

Which band made rock history by being the first to appear on British TV on a live satellite link from Madison Square Garden, NYC on October 9th. 1978?


Which git stayed up to watch? (It was the wee small hours of October 10th. here).


When you figure it out, play anything from the set list, which does not include 'Living in the Past'

>8-D

9. At 9:54pm on 22 Sep 2010, henri hannah wrote:

Which UK hit about a boat was only a minor hit first time round in the Netherlands and features not one but two ´óÏó´«Ã½ presenters...

When it's been a great show, what's the most fitting summary of such a GIO night, covered over 40 times, the fourth single from their fifth album?

#15 - I suppose literally "trooper" but better to picture them as cowboys. The restaurant is bound to have "feijão tropeiro" on the menu which is a way of doing black beans - a favourite in the state of Minas Gerais.

#18

We're not talking "Convoy GB" here are we?

:)

#19 scrub that. Google isn't obliging.

Existing in a parallel universe here.

So, the Northern Irishman says to the Scotsman - I see you have a puncture there. Let me offer you a replacement. Gratis. It's a Duke Special.

Aff fer a baff

#22

Never let an Irishman blow up your tyres.

>8-D

The drummer of which of the 80s appears regularly on this blog shamelessly trying to get them played ?...





But to no avail!!

Chonologically, the second of three great love songs written for the same woman by two different men?

#20

Obrigado! As far as I can gather, it's a similar set-up to the Gaucho Grill. I'll check it out some day and let you know.


Is this Paolo's theme? Are we supplying material for the pub quiz?

We should be telt!

>8-D


#15

Corner of Argyle St. and James Watt St., in case anyone wondered.

baff's not to madam's liking yet. awaiting more cold water.

#23 as I've not got any to spare, he's not got a hope. Just like that song. Damn shame. I really don't want to have to stoop to CAPS.

#27

What was the song Bryan mentioned this evening?

Summit aboot blawin' bubbles...

#28 I've changed my diet. Not as entertaining at bathtime, but probably more humane for the rest of the household. See, I react probiotically to feedback. ;o)

#22

Right, we have an Irishman, a wagon and John Wayne.

Gotta be T'ree Wheels on My Wagon!

>8-D

Point of order yer honour:

If we ask the questions, does Bryan have to find out the answer before the song can be played?

Should we no' be giving the trivia ie question AND answer before the track can be considered?

Just a wee thocht.......






Anyway, Seamus Wayne rides intae El Paso and climbs off his hoss......

Does he leave the Injun running?

So that's why they're called trivia.

If it's only one question is it trivium?

Or is that a triviality?

#33 who cares?

One for Adam:

What was the number 1 UK single when Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, and what is the connection between that song & Taggart?

Answers on a postcard to PO Box......

#10 Good question Norrie. I`m not googling but I have two guesses.

#16 Why not the Wombles one? Bet Roxy John knows the answer.

#26 This is definitely Paolo`s theme. Dont know why we have the `blog inspired` thing. Given that it is such an adventurous theme to boot, (and I`m not sure how they are going to run it), full credit should be given to PP. I`m sure there is nothing new for him for his pub quizzes - he wrote the book.

#36 Trying to think of the connection DC. But cant get past the image of you today, during summer term, with your NASA in the 60`s look - white, short-sleeve shirt and a tie.

Premonition? What was the title of Hank Williams hit in the Billboard chart on his death?
Often requested... Never played!

Q1. An American soul singer denies a British TV star a lorra success in the US with this near identical version of a big UK hit.

Q2. British singer songwriter references Greek legend and modern sci-fi with a massive single.

Q3. Murderous sounding modern band reference a resident of Ayr with a Rabbie Burns quotation in their song about supernatural qualities.

Q4 Ayrshire duo sing about loyalty in relationships and share their names with two famous Scottish golfers.

Paul from Ayr

Q1. An American soul singer denies a British TV star a lorra success in the US with this near identical version of a big UK hit.

Q2. British singer songwriter references Greek legend and modern sci-fi with a massive single.

Q3. Murderous sounding modern band reference a resident of Ayr with a Rabbie Burns quotation in their song about supernatural qualities.

Q4. Ayrshire duo sing about loyalty in relationships and share their names with two famous Scottish golfers.

Paul from Ayr

Oh good, Paul! My questions are in similar format and I wasn't sure if they were allowed or it had to be in-depth knowledge of dates when the single went to number 5 in the charts and what make the drumsticks were.

1.How can you resist a song by these guys - hope you're prepared

2. A queenly lady, if a little ghostly, she sings about someone from the Bible

3. these crazed urban ministers do a great version of a song by Chris Farlowe

4. No moss gathered while seeking a roof over their heads

5 Out checking the wintery conditions, they went faster than a walk

6 This guy's made for the quiz, his name could be quite trivial, but among his brilliant songs are one which namechecks Del Shannon

whoever's in charge of the blog software please note, it's doing that silly thing again of showing the first post when you make your own post so you have to refresh

#42

I don't know that one. Maybe if you hum the first few bars...

just out of a shower and no intentions of humming

All this user's posts have been removed.Why?

Credited by Bowie as being the inspiration for Ziggy Stardust, play this artiste's song as covered by the Clash on London Calling?

#37 Short sleeves, in this weather? You've been away too long...

Anyway, the trivia bit:

Something in the air - Thunderclap Newman was at the top of the singles chart when Apollo 11 went to the moon. The song was originally called "Revolution" but was changed because of some Liverpudlian song released about the same time.

"Something in the air" was produced by the Who's Pete Townsend and guitarist Jimmy McCulloch was in the band.

Jimmy also played with Stone the Crows, lead singer Maggie Bell who sang the theme tune to "Taggart".


There's been a murdurrrr.......

Although we all take our music quite seriously, this bloke could give us a run for our money - be interesting to have him answering tonights questions.



Not sure if I've got the link right, but this is worth reading. The world's largest record collection.

regardez youse

henri

Don't know if this counts, but anything by the "Anti-Hank!"

That still makes me giggle!


No, I don't mean Daniel O'Donnel!!!

;o)

Henri - See you soon!

Everyone else - Back next week!

:o)

#48 Paolo has more.

#48 But does he have all Mozza's lp's and singles?

#50

Well, no doubt, but I expect he got them the same way he got all these now valuable ZZ Top first editions:)

regardez vous

henri

Actually it's DCs theme as he suggested it for Questions for Q night before i backed it up with T for Trivia night.

Snowed under at work (last day of financial year) but a couple of quickies

What was the first No.1 hit to feature nothing but a place name in the title?
Who had No.1 hits as a solo artist and as part of a duo trio foursome and fivesome?

Well spotted Paolo




(actually, I'd forgotten that!)

50 posts in and the only thing worth reading is about a Brazilian restaurant. Am I the only one whose eyes are glazing over?

Which song, on the soundtrack of 'Wonder Boys' won an Oscar?

Mair trivia:

If Harry Nilsson ever invites you to stay, turn the offer down.

His flat at 12 Curzon Street, Mayfair, London, was where Mama Cass (Mamas & Papas)and Keith Moon (The Who) died within four years of each other.

Baba O'Reilly was one of the last recordings made by Keith Moon and is worth a play. Moon produced the violin bit on this track





Adam will no doubt noticed the space reference in both of my trivia posts

DC

#54 if your eyes glaze over at the thought of a cafe, you need to get out more

#14

Which *two* Peter Gabriel hits did Kate Bush sing backing vocals on?

This Paisley man suffered from anxiety once in spite of being so cheery

An Italian sounding band wielding a weapon in an exclusive part of London

A statement of the inevitable by a man who was half of a duo whose name came from a Belle and Sebastian song,

Someone inspiring you to stand up and fight back?

#13

Which blogger is recycling his trivia questions from the last time this theme came round?
(sorry, couldn't resist, and I'm about to be equally guilty)

* Which 1991 pop hit's video was directed by Phill Jupitus? (hint - Jupitus was discovered by the artiste)
* Which 1985 pop hit is a tribute to Nick Drake?
* Which 1987 top 20 hit describes North Berwick?

Amazing, but true ...

The link between Jesse Rae and a certain 1982 hit for Odyssey?

The first record to go straight to No1 in the singles chart?

The first No1 to have a playing time of greater than 4 minutes?

Marianne Faithful, Graham Nash, Keith Moon, Mick Jagger and Jane Asher all sang backing vocals on which Beatles' single?

The first ever CD released in the USA?

The most recorded (covered) song in music history?

#58, 60 Good ones Capn, re Kate bush I can think of three Gabriel singles she sang on?

#56
Talking of whom...

What song is "Ken Lee (tulibu dibu douchoo)" better known as?



Apologies to all who have seen this before - to those who hadn't, you'll never here the song in the same way ever again.

All this user's posts have been removed.Why?

Name the artistes who sign the hotel register with the following pseudonyms...

Stanley Accrington

Janie Jones

#63 "you'll never here"


Canny even spoke right

DC

Death, where is thy sting?

Glen, we may not hit the heights of sparkling wit and incisive commentary that you would wish, but at least we use our own words. If we fall short it's off our own bicycles, with or without spokes


This Buddy may not support St Mirren, but his lavatorial song is well worth a play.

as often requested etc etc

I wish I'd said that.

1. He borrowed (OK, stole!) the opening lines from the Paul Simon song 'Leaves That are Green' and subsequently produced his first (and signature) hit.

2. Judy Garlands Grand-Niece sings, but not to be confused with the Springsteen classic of the same name.

3. The Group are linked by the following: (Patti Boyd, Barbara Bach, Linda Eastman and Cynthia Powell). This is the title track from their 12th and final studio album.

What was the first Queen song to be written by Freddie M to enter the UK charts?


Gordon,Kirrie

A common pub quizz question is 'what song kept Ultravox's Vienna off the number one spot' and the answer is 'Shaddup You Face' by Joe Dolce but what single put 'Shaddup You Face' off number 1?

I won't hear the second half of the show tonight as I am heading from Inverness on the sleeper to London tonight. Part of my trip (Roxy Music releated) is to go to Abbey Road Studios to get some mastering done, I am well looking forward to that.

J.O'B.

Sounds great RJ - enjoy your trip.

#70

3. is a trick question. There's no song called Abbey Road. And surely they were linked to the following unless there was polyandry involved.

'Wino Junko' is one of two tracks to appear on Paul McCartney & Wings albums which were not written by McCartney, but by his Glasweigan guitarist and uniquely, performed by the guistaist, not Macca.

A rare accoloade -understandably, for Macca to stand aside suggests these tracks are rather special -the other track is an absolute stoater, can you please identify it and play it?

Poly & Andry were there too?

John Lennon heavily plaigerised a Rock n Roll classic in writing 'Come Together'.

To avoid legal action,he went on to record a version of the plaigerised song as well - can you please play it ( it really is worth hearing, btw)

reagdrez vous

henri

Written by Neil Diamond, this Lulu classic featured which future heavy metal band as her studio band?

#52 I'm sure you brought it up before then (and DC just nicked it).
#65 Another one for you Madmac - Sid James
#72 Is "mastering" some sort of s&m thing then, Roxy?

Trivia:

Bryan Ferry wrote a song called '2HB' a tribute to Humphry Bogart. A famous band did a tribute song called '4BF'?

Who were the band?

Ah, so it's been cleared up, he doesn't want the answers.

OK, here we go again:

Which song, produced by the Who's Pete Townsend, was at the top of the singles chart when Apollo 11 went to the moon. (The song was originally called "Revolution" but was changed because some Liverpudlian song of the same name was released about the same time)

DC

What Bryan Ferry song credits Ben Nevis on it as it has a recording of the rain from there on it.

J.O'B. (off now to catch the sleeper to Londonshire.

Wot, nae Tull?!?














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