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Mike Oldfield - Not just "Tubular Bells"

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"Mike Oldfield may be best known for writing the theme from "The Exorcist", but his work has many facets and is well worth exploring. Take the quiz, then explore for yourself. "

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1. Who is the NASA astronaut heard reciting scripture on one of Mike's recordings?
    Bill Anders
    Gus Grissom
    Sally Ride
    Storey Musgrave


2. Mike covered an ABBA (!) song on one of his recordings. What was it?
    "Arrival"
    "The King Has Lost His Crown"
    "Fernando"
    "Soidiers"


3. Many a talented British songstress has appeared on Mike's recorded work. Which of the following has not?
    Clodagh Simmonds
    Maddy Prior
    Kate Bush
    Maggie Reilly


4. Which name does not belong with the rest?
    Frith
    Eno
    Nico
    Cale


5. Mike has recorded with a number of famous drummer/percussionists over the years. Which of the following wasn't one?
    Alan White
    Phil Collins
    Pierre Moerlen
    Carl Palmer


6. "Tubular Bells" had a couple of working titles duing its seminal stage. One was "Opus One." What was the other?
    "Whip Some Skull on Yer"
    "The Movement"
    "Breakfast in Bed"
    "Scrambled Eggs"


7. "Hergest Ridge", Mike's second album, is named after one of his favorite places. In what UK county is Hergest Ridge located?
    Worcestershire
    Herefordshire
    Shropshire
    Oxfordshire


8. From time to time, Mike has worked with a famous British composer. Who is he?
    Andrew Lloyd Webber
    David Bedford
    Marc Forde
    Evan Parker


9. What member of Yes (past or present) has recorded with Mike?
    Jon Anderson
    Trevor Rabin
    Steve Howe
    Bill Bruford


10. What is the title of the Oldfield song that was covered by American pop duo Hall and Oates?
    "Holy"
    "Poison Arrows"
    "Five Miles Out"
    "Family Man"


11. What is the name of the avant-garde group that Mike worked with in the 1970's?
    Univers Zero
    Magma
    Matching Mole
    Henry Cow


12. Mike and sister Sally, recorded an album in the late 70's with one of Scandanavia's most prominent musicians. Name him.
    Roine Stolt
    Bo Hansson
    Terje Rypdal
    Pekka Pojohla


13. What was the name of the dog that appeared on the cover of Mike's more successful LP's?
    Bootleg
    Sailor
    Mike
    Blue Petey


14. What famous "Brit" is chacterized on one of Mike's latter albums?
    Michael Palin
    Winston Churchill
    Margaret Thatcher
    Harold Wilson


15. What was the title of the Tom Newman LP that Mike appeared on that also featured Fred Frith, Chris Cutler, Jon Field and Steve Winwood?
    Tall Scary Things
    Live at the Argonaut
    Hound of Ulster
    Fine Old Tom


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Compiled Jun 19 13