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Quiz about Gilbert OSullivan
Quiz about Gilbert OSullivan

Gilbert O'Sullivan Trivia Quiz


Gilbert O'Sullivan is, in my humble opinion, one of the finest songwriter/singers of the 20th/21st century. Here are some mixed questions about his life, music and his career.

A multiple-choice quiz by skyvet. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
skyvet
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
316,517
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
229
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Question 1 of 10
1. Raymond Edward O'Sullivan, who adopted the stage name Gilbert, was born on 1st December 1944 in which county of the Republic of Ireland? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Gilbert's first band were called the Doodles, formed when he was at Swindon Art College in Wiltshire. What instrument did Gilbert play in the band? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. After his contract with CBS expired, who became Gilbert's manager, signing him to the MAM label? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which song saw Gilbert enjoy his first UK top 10 success in 1970? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One of Gilbert's most famous songs was entitled "Clair". Who gave Gilbert the inspiration for this song? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In which year did Gilbert receive his first Ivor Novello award? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In January 1980, Gilbert married his girlfriend Aase. What is her nationality? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 2001, Gilbert launched his own record label. What name did he give to the label? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Gilbert's 1993 album "Sounds of the Loop", which was named by the Daily Telegraph newspaper as the Record of the Week, was recorded almost entirely in Gilbert's studio at his home where? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After legalities forced Gilbert to spend 5 years in the "wilderness", his first release after this was in 1987, was only released in Germany, and had which title? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Raymond Edward O'Sullivan, who adopted the stage name Gilbert, was born on 1st December 1944 in which county of the Republic of Ireland?

Answer: Waterford

It's suprising that he maintains a slim figure, as his mother ran a sweet shop!
2. Gilbert's first band were called the Doodles, formed when he was at Swindon Art College in Wiltshire. What instrument did Gilbert play in the band?

Answer: Drums

Although he played drums with the Doodles, the first instrument he learned was the guitar, and progressed on to piano after that.
3. After his contract with CBS expired, who became Gilbert's manager, signing him to the MAM label?

Answer: Gordon Mills

At the time he signed Gilbert, Gordon Mills was already managing Tom Jones and Englebert Humperdinck (among others).
4. Which song saw Gilbert enjoy his first UK top 10 success in 1970?

Answer: Nothing Rhymed

"Nothing Rhymed" reached the number 8 spot in November 1970.
5. One of Gilbert's most famous songs was entitled "Clair". Who gave Gilbert the inspiration for this song?

Answer: His manager's daughter

Clair was 3 years old at the time of Gilbert writing the song, and he often used to babysit her when her parents went out.
6. In which year did Gilbert receive his first Ivor Novello award?

Answer: 1973

He won the award as "Best songwriter of the year". He also won it again the following year for "Best Song" with the track "Get Down".
7. In January 1980, Gilbert married his girlfriend Aase. What is her nationality?

Answer: Norwegian

Their first child Helen-Marie was born in 1981. The couple's second daughter Tara was born in 1984.
8. In 2001, Gilbert launched his own record label. What name did he give to the label?

Answer: ByGum

Gilbert also launched his own official website in 2001 (www.gilbertosullivan.net)
9. Gilbert's 1993 album "Sounds of the Loop", which was named by the Daily Telegraph newspaper as the Record of the Week, was recorded almost entirely in Gilbert's studio at his home where?

Answer: Jersey

This album features a duet with the legendary Peggy Lee on the track "Can't Think Straight".
10. After legalities forced Gilbert to spend 5 years in the "wilderness", his first release after this was in 1987, was only released in Germany, and had which title?

Answer: Frobisher Drive

Frobisher Drive was the street where Gilbert lived during his time at Swindon Art College. Gold Hill in Shaftbury (England) was where the picture that appeared on the album cover was taken. The other two are ficticious!
Source: Author skyvet

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