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    Which CD album has a picture of Tim Burgess blowing a smoke circle from a ciggerette within the small booklet?The Charlatans and their music

      The Charlatans. The album has a huge montage of pictures taken during their tour of New York in 1994.

    Of the nine albums released up to 2002, how many of all the band members were seen on the front covers?The Charlatans and their music

      5. Five albums had the band members adorned upon the front covers. The five to have these were 'Tellin' Stories', 'The Charlatans', 'Us and Us Only', 'Wonderland' and 'Songs from the other side' The five that were not adorned by the band were, 'Some friendly', 'Up to our hips', 'Melting Pot', and 'Between 10th and 11th'.

    The year 2002 saw the 'Charlatans' release a compilation of 'B' sides from the period 1990-1997. What was this album called?The Charlatans and their music

      Songs from the Other Side. The 'B' sides has sixteen songs taken from the period of 1990-97 and could be heard on some of the classic 'A' singles.

    Which song does the following lyric derive from? "I can kiss the sun, run a minute mile while you hitch hike love shines a light I'll be a winners cup and I'm lookin' for the one who cut you up"The Charlatans and their music

      How High. All the songs are from the 'Tellin' Stories' album, but 'How High' is one of the classics taken from the album.

    Who has been the lead singer from the beginning?The Charlatans and their music

      Tim Burgess. Tim has been front man from the very start, the other names are band members.

    'Over rising' was a song that made radio play time on a regular basis but from award winning album did the song come from?The Charlatans and their music

      The Melting Pot. The 'Melting Pot' was released in 1997 as a compilation of earlier hits. The song 'Over Rising' was released in 1991.

    The Charlatans album 'Us and Us Only' has a song named twice on its play list?The Charlatans and their music

      True. The song 'Good Witch Bad Witch' is seen twice with two totally different beats, the first song is the number 2 song whilst the other version is song 10. There are 11 songs on the album released in 1999.

    What record label did the 'Charlatans' first sign with?The Charlatans and their music

      Beggars Banquet. The Charlatans were signed by Beggars Banquet and remained with the label until 2002 when they switched to Universal.

    What was the name of the album that the 'Charlatans' released that had a bunch of bananas on the cover?The Charlatans and their music

      Between 10th and 11th. This album was released in 1992 and contained ten songs.

    And lastly, "I'm in heaven and I can't believe I'm watching you" comes from which track?Charlatans Lyrics

      Jesus Hairdo. From the album "Up to our Hips". Did you know that on their first U.S tour The Charlatans had to add U.K to their name as there is also a 60's prog rock band with the same name from San Francisco?

    This line is from which Charlatans song, "I will give you a rainbow with a bucket full of gold"?Charlatans Lyrics

      The Blind Stagger. From the album "Us and Us Only". Did you know that although generally included in the "Madchester" bands like The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays, The Charlatans actually come from Northwich?

    "Feelin' good, feelin' high, it's a rush". In which song are Tim and the lads feeling good?Charlatans Lyrics

      Just Lookin'. From the album "The Charlatans" which reached number one in the charts in 1995 and was a double A-Side with "Bullet Comes".

    In which Charlatans track is the line, "Look at your ugly shame" sung?Charlatans Lyrics

      Weirdo. From the album "Between 10th and 11th". Around the time of the release of this album (circa 1992) keyboard player Rob Collins was sentenced to eight months in prison for driving the getaway car in an armed robbery!

    "Be my spiderwoman, I'll be your spiderman". Another classic line, but which song does it come from?Charlatans Lyrics

      One To Another. From the album "Tellin' Stories". The Charlatans' most succesful single ever reached number three when it was released in August 1996.

    In which song does the line, "If I had a son I'd be good to my daddy" appear?Charlatans Lyrics

      North Country Boy. From the album "Tellin' Stories". In 1996 Rob Collins died in a horrific car crash. He was temporarily replaced with Primal Scream's Martin Duffy for the live shows until a permanent replacement was found.

    "Ever wonder how much the man who wrote White Christmas made?" is a line from which classic?Charlatans Lyrics

      A Man Needs To Be Told. From the album "Wonderland". Did you know guitarist Mark Collins was a roadie with the Inspiral Carpets at the same time as Noel Gallagher from Oasis?

    Name the track that the line, "You look good when your heart is on fire" comes from? Charlatans Lyrics

      Just When You're Thinkin' Things Over. From the album "The Charlatans". This song reached number ten in 1995 and was released on the same day as Oasis and Blur went head to head with "Roll With It" and "Country House" respectively. Blur won this particular battle with the number one spot although Oasis did enter at number two. "Melody Maker" magazine named "Just When You're Thinkin' Things Over" as single of the week.

    Which song does the line "This one knows when she comes and goes" come from?Charlatans Lyrics

      Sproston Green. From the album "Some Friendly" which reached number one in the charts when it was released back in October 1990.

    "I think I'll take a little walk on the wild", is a line from which Charlatans song? Charlatans Lyrics

      No Fiction. From the album "The Charlatans". Did you know that Tim Burgess was not the original front man? He replaced Baz Kettley, joining from The Electric Crayons!

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