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E: 01/02 Leo Sayer Quiz - Help needed! Mystery Prize!

:jAny Leo Sayer Fans out there?

Here’s a chance to test your knowledge about Leo. There are 40 questions.
Each question is worth a single point.
There are four options for the correct answer to each question.

http://www.leosayer.com/news.cfm?id=39

When you have completed the quiz, simply list each question number,

followed by the answer (letter A, B, C or D) that you think is the correct answer
and send to [EMAIL="contact@getmusic.com.au"]contact@getmusic.com.au[/EMAIL].

Leo has decided to leave the quiz open until the end of January, with last entries accepted on February 1st.

A really great prize is being arranged to be announced (with the winner)
by the middle of February.:beer:


I've started answering a few questions but will need help to finish before the deadline!:rolleyes:

1. Who discovered Leo Sayer?
a) David Courtney.

2. For his first album cover what was Leo was dressed as?
c) Pierrot

3. Leo was born in which town?
b) Shoreham By Sea

4. Just before Leo was discovered he was singing in a local band. Who were they?
b) Patches

5. What was Leo’s profession before he became a singer?
d) Graphic Artist

6. Leo’s first hit, “The Show Must Go On” featured a unique instrument, what was it?
d) Gypsy Violin

7. Which American band in the ‘70’s took their version of “The Show Must Go On” into the US Top Ten?
c) Three Dog Night

8. Leo’s first co-songwriting partner was?
a) Roger Daltrey

9. In the song “One Man Band”, which London street does Leo mention where “you can lose your life under a taxi cab”?
c) Ladbroke Grove

10. In “Moonlighting”, which street is the “blue Morris Van” parked nearby?
a) Montague Street

11. In “Long Tall Glasses”, Leo sees a sign, what does it say?
c) Food And Drinks For Everyone

12. In “Orchard Road” what time are the “curtains drawn”?
d) Twelve O’Clock

13. In “Orchard Road” what time does “the dawn arrive”?
b) 8 O’Clock

14. In “I Can’t Stop Loving You, what does Leo hear from the “the railway track’?
c) A rumble

15. In “The Show Must Go On”, one of these couplets is not in the song. Which one?
b) Whisky Bars

16. One of these is not a Leo Sayer album title. Which one?
a) The Innocent Bystander


:) If you see someone without a smile give them one of yours, :)

:) It wont cost you anything! :)

Comments

  • 17. In the 70’s Leo had three consecutive albums produced by which producer?

    18. Which famous song-writing duo wrote “When I Need You”?

    19. Leo’s classic ballad “Have You Ever Been In Love” was written by three writers: Andy Hill, John Danter and the lyrics by Pete Sinfield. Pete wrote lyrics for a classic British progressive rock band in the late 60’s and early 70’s. What was their name?

    20. On Leo’s “Silverbird” album, track 6, “The Dancer” was about a girl he met, what was her name?

    21. With David Courtney, Leo wrote songs for Roger Daltrey’s first solo album. What was the name of Roger’s band?

    22. Which one of these famous singers had a US Adult Contemporary Top Ten hit with a song originally made famous by Leo?

    23. The title of Leo’s latest album is called:

    24. This album is the first Leo has made in his new home, Australia. The Album’s producer was Garth Porter. Garth was a member of which famous Australian Band?

    25. Leo was born Gerard Sayer. What’s his middle name?

    26. In 1973 Leo’s first TV appearance was on a famous BBC 2 rock programme? What was it called?

    27. This year a group of famous children’s TV entertainers recorded a new version of “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” with Leo, for their latest DVD and CD. Who are they?

    28. In 2000 “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” was featured in a movie based on a hit TV show from the seventies. What was the title of this show and also the resulting film?

    29. Which legendary American comedian did Leo headline the bill alongside at The Las Vegas Hilton for four weeks in the 80’s?

    30. In the 80’s Leo performed at which famous Casino and resort in South Africa?

    31. In 1980 Leo co-wrote a hit song for Cliff Richard. What was the title?

    32. In 2002 Leo wrote, produced and recorded an album in Jutland, Denmark. It was called “Voice In My …?”

    33. Who’s this iconic US TV character with Leo?

    34. Who is the lady in between Her Majesty The Queen and Leo?

    35. Where is Leo in this photo?

    36. Which country is Leo visiting here?

    37. Who’s the band with Leo?

    38. This fellow Formula One fan was once in a famous band, who were they?

    39.Who’s this band that Leo’s seen hanging with earlier this year?

    40. In 1975 Leo released his only ever Christmas single. It was a cover version of a famous song. What was the title?
    :) If you see someone without a smile give them one of yours, :)

    :) It wont cost you anything! :)
  • enigmaL
    enigmaL Posts: 1,451 Forumite
    My answers and good luck :D

    17 c) Richard Perry
    18 b) Albert Hammond and Carole Bayer Sager
    19 a) King Crimson
    20 d) Jeanette
    21 b) The Who
    22 c) Phil Collins
    23 c) Don’t Wait until Tomorrow
    24 b) Sherbet
    25 d) Hugh
    26 a) The Old Grey Whistle Test
    27 d) The Wiggles
    28 c) Charlies’s Angels
    29 a) Bill Cosby
    30 d) Sun City
    31 d) Dreamin’
    32 b) Head
    33 a) Kojak
    34 d) Dame Edna Everage
    35 b) Sydney
    36 d) Thailand
    37 a) Doctor Teeth and The Muppets band
    38 b) The Beatles
    39 d) Kiss
    40 d) Let It Be

    Thanks Iamstressed, enjoyed that!:D
  • sandstormer
    sandstormer Posts: 1,472 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    answer 18) Albert Hammond and Carole Bayer Sager


    opps too late rest of answers all ready done by very clever enigmaL well done both of you good luck
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