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ROSM

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Dec 26, 2005
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Just far enough away from LDC
David Dundas was responsible for 'composing' the 4 notes used as the channel 4 ident music up to the 2001
 












Buzzer

Languidly Clinical
Oct 1, 2006
26,121
Not even close,

Can I have a clue please? Also yes, David Dundas did sing that song. He's also a hereditary peer.

Here's one.

My mate Dean, originally from Cornwall, was the drummer for a band who looked like they might go somewhere. They had a day of the week as part of their name.

He was sacked, and replaced by a drum machine :)lolol:) and the renamed rest-of-band went on to become massive :)lolol:)

Name both bands.

Likewise, can I have a clue please?
 


Pogue Mahone

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Apr 30, 2011
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Can I have a clue please? Also yes, David Dundas did sing that song. He's also a hereditary peer.



Likewise, can I have a clue please?

OK...My mate Dean joined BOB, and the day of the week in the original band's name was Wednesday. They were on Pink records, and did a rather winsome version of White Horses.
 




Buzzer

Languidly Clinical
Oct 1, 2006
26,121
OK...My mate Dean joined BOB, and the day of the week in the original band's name was Wednesday. They were on Pink records, and did a rather winsome version of White Horses.

Jamie Wednesday! That's going back a bit. I think I know the band then - Carter USM.
 


Pogue Mahone

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Apr 30, 2011
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Jamie Wednesday! That's going back a bit. I think I know the band then - Carter USM.

Top Marks. Mid to late 80s.

Jamie Wednesday were always playing the George Robey at Finsbury Park, or the Bull and Gate, Kentish Town. They were excellent. I haven't seen Dean for years!
 


wallyback

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Jun 22, 2011
1,406
Brighton
Been done before I know but not for a while I don't think. I think the last time that we did this I hardly recognised any of the bands/artists being mentioned :smile:

At the time, Mick Jagger was often put forward as the person being referred to in the title of Carly Simon's single "You're so Vain"

In fact he was a backing singer on the record and can clearly be heard on the backing chorus, especially towards the end of the record.


Mick Jagger was on backing vocals on You're so Vain. Have a listen. Clearly Mick

It was about Warren Beatty.


But who wanted to be Warren Beatty's finger tips?
 












Icy Gull

Back on the rollercoaster
Jul 5, 2003
72,015
He also did backing vocals for another huge number one from the 60s. Can you name it.

Out of Time by Chris Farlowe? All you Need is Love by The Beatles?
 


Buzzer

Languidly Clinical
Oct 1, 2006
26,121
Out of Time by Chris Farlowe? All you Need is Love by The Beatles?

The first one I knew, didn't know about the second. I've a feeling you'll wipe the floor with me on any Stones related trivia!


Here's one from the 80s. Why did Eric Clapton get a credit on the Dire Straits 'Brothers In Arms' album despite not writing nor recording any of the songs?
 




Hamilton

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Jul 7, 2003
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Brighton
The first one I knew, didn't know about the second. I've a feeling you'll wipe the floor with me on any Stones related trivia!


Here's one from the 80s. Why did Eric Clapton get a credit on the Dire Straits 'Brothers In Arms' album despite not writing nor recording any of the songs?

Because Mark Knopfler was using Clapton's guitar.
 




Buzzer

Languidly Clinical
Oct 1, 2006
26,121
And another pop trivia question. Which famous bassist gave up pop stardom to work for London Underground? He allegedly once announced over a tannoy: "I used to be somebody".
 




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