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E: 12/04 fm quiz - The King's Singers - Simple Gifts

NOSONDDU
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http://www.classicfm.co.uk/Article.asp?id=215483&spid=9330

Monday's Question: An arrangement of 'Valparaiso' features on the album, but which artist wrote the original lyrics?

I just can't seem to find the answer
"Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
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  • NOSONDDU
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    I found this but it doesn't say who wrote the lyrics!

    "Valparaiso, ...... Sting has composed an original melody which could have come from many years ago. "
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • thingamaBob
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    The song on the King Singers album is arranged by Philip Lawson (one of the King Singers), on his web site HERE, the origin is attributed to Sting.
    I would say the required answer is Sting.
  • NOSONDDU
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    Had another go and found this

    http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/s/sting/valparaiso.html

    so it is Sting
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • NOSONDDU
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    Tuesday's Question: Composer Bob Chilcott has arranged a number of pieces on the new album, but what else links him to The King's Singers?

    I think he's been one of the singers
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • NOSONDDU
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    Wednesday's Question: In which country are The King's Singers touring this week?

    ans - Italy


    from here:

    http://www.kingssingers.com/calendar.php?date=9/4/2008

    http://www.kingssingers.com/calendar.php?date=7/4/2008
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • Datrys
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    NOSONDDU wrote: »
    Tuesday's Question: Composer Bob Chilcott has arranged a number of pieces on the new album, but what else links him to The King's Singers?

    I think he's been one of the singers
    :T:T

    According to his website:
    "Bob Chilcott has been involved in choral music for most of his life. He was a chorister and choral scholar at King’s College, Cambridge, and for twelve years was a member of the vocal group The King’s Singers. "

    Thanks for doing these every day & week.
    :jGood luck ALL compers and Thanks to all posters:T
    Caiff dyn dysg o'i grud i'w fedd:think:
  • NOSONDDU
    NOSONDDU Posts: 13,714 Forumite
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    bless you for confirming that Datrys
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • NOSONDDU
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    Thursday's Question: What anniversary is The King's Singers celebrating this year?

    ans - 40th
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • NOSONDDU
    NOSONDDU Posts: 13,714 Forumite
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    Friday's Question: What is the colour of the lining in Robin Tyson's performing jacket?


    can't get on the site at the moment - will try after the school bus

    help - cannot find it anywhere
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • ShelbyJWilliams
    ShelbyJWilliams Posts: 122 Forumite
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    Hi

    I found this on the king's singers official website so i think the answer is blue.

    http://www.kingssingers.com/about.php?startid=10

    Shelby
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