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Quiz about Mike Oldfield Not just Tubular Bells

Mike Oldfield - Not just "Tubular Bells" Quiz

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.

A multiple-choice quiz by JamesLake. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
JamesLake

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
158,199

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
302

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who is the NASA astronaut heard reciting scripture on one of Mike's recordings? Hint

Storey Musgrave

Sally Ride

Bill Anders

Gus Grissom

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Question 2 of 15

2. Mike covered an ABBA (!) song on one of his recordings. What was it? Hint

"Arrival"

"The King Has Lost His Crown"

"Fernando"

"Soidiers"

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Question 3 of 15

3. Many a talented British songstress has appeared on Mike's recorded work. Which of the following has not? Hint

Clodagh Simmonds

Maddy Prior

Kate Bush

Maggie Reilly

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which name does not belong with the rest? Hint

Nico

Cale

Eno

Frith

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Question 5 of 15

5. Mike has recorded with a number of famous drummer/percussionists over the years. Which of the following wasn't one? Hint

Alan White

Phil Collins

Pierre Moerlen

Carl Palmer

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Question 6 of 15

6. "Tubular Bells" had a couple of working titles duing its seminal stage. One was "Opus One." What was the other? Hint

"Whip Some Skull on Yer"

"The Movement"

"Breakfast in Bed"

"Scrambled Eggs"

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Question 7 of 15

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

Worcestershire

Oxfordshire

Shropshire

Herefordshire

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Question 8 of 15

8. From time to time, Mike has worked with a famous British composer. Who is he? Hint

David Bedford

Marc Forde

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Evan Parker

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Question 9 of 15

9. What member of Yes (past or present) has recorded with Mike? Hint

Steve Howe

Jon Anderson

Trevor Rabin

Bill Bruford

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is the title of the Oldfield song that was covered by American pop duo Hall and Oates? Hint

"Family Man"

"Five Miles Out"

"Holy"

"Poison Arrows"

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the name of the avant-garde group that Mike worked with in the 1970's? Hint

Henry Cow

Matching Mole

Univers Zero

Magma

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Question 12 of 15

12. Mike and sister Sally, recorded an album in the late 70's with one of Scandanavia's most prominent musicians. Name him. Hint

Roine Stolt

Bo Hansson

Terje Rypdal

Pekka Pojohla

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was the name of the dog that appeared on the cover of Mike's more successful LP's? Hint

Bootleg

Sailor

Mike

Blue Petey

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Question 14 of 15

14. What famous "Brit" is chacterized on one of Mike's latter albums? Hint

Margaret Thatcher

Harold Wilson

Winston Churchill

Michael Palin

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Question 15 of 15

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? Hint

Tall Scary Things

Fine Old Tom

Hound of Ulster

Live at the Argonaut

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the NASA astronaut heard reciting scripture on one of Mike's recordings?

Answer: Bill Anders

Bill Anders is heard reading from the Book of Genesis on "The Songs of Distant Earth."

2. Mike covered an ABBA (!) song on one of his recordings. What was it?

Answer: "Arrival"

"Arrival" appeared on QE2.

3. Many a talented British songstress has appeared on Mike's recorded work. Which of the following has not?

Answer: Kate Bush

While many may be the most familiar with her, Bush has never recored with Mike.

4. Which name does not belong with the rest?

Answer: Frith

Fred Frith did not perform with Brian Eno, Nico, John Cale, and Kevin Ayers on the "June 1, 1974" recording. Mike guested on guitar.

5. Mike has recorded with a number of famous drummer/percussionists over the years. Which of the following wasn't one?

Answer: Alan White

Other notables with whom he has worked with include Simon Phillips, Morris Pert, and Alan Schwartzberg.

6. "Tubular Bells" had a couple of working titles duing its seminal stage. One was "Opus One." What was the other?

Answer: "Breakfast in Bed"

"The Movement" was an extended piece that provided many bits that appeared in several classic Genesis tracks. "Scrambled Eggs" was the Paul McCartney's working title of "Yesterday" and "Whip Some Skull on Yer" was ELP's early title of "Brain Salad Surgery."

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

Answer: Herefordshire

Herefordshire borders Wales and is considered England's most rural county.

8. From time to time, Mike has worked with a famous British composer. Who is he?

Answer: David Bedford

Bedford has received commissions from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and the English Sinfonia.

9. What member of Yes (past or present) has recorded with Mike?

Answer: Jon Anderson

Anderson sang on " In High Places" on the "Crises" LP.

10. What is the title of the Oldfield song that was covered by American pop duo Hall and Oates?

Answer: "Family Man"

Hall and Oates version of "Family Man" appeared on "H2O."

11. What is the name of the avant-garde group that Mike worked with in the 1970's?

Answer: Henry Cow

Mike engineered parts of the first and second Henry Cow albums, "Legend" (pronounced "Leg End") and "Unrest."

12. Mike and sister Sally, recorded an album in the late 70's with one of Scandanavia's most prominent musicians. Name him.

Answer: Pekka Pojohla

The album was released in the UK as "The Mathematician's Air Display" and in Finland as "Keesojen lehto." Also appearing on the album were Pierre Moerlen, percussionist extraordinare from Gong and George Wadenius (ex-Blood, Sweat and Tears!) on guitar.

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

Answer: Bootleg

Bootleg was one of the two Irish Wolfhounds who resided at Manor Studios (Richard Branson, proprietor). The album was "Hergest Ridge."

14. What famous "Brit" is chacterized on one of Mike's latter albums?

Answer: Margaret Thatcher

"Maggie" appears on "Amarok."

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?

Answer: Fine Old Tom

Tom helped to create Virgin Records with Richard Branson and has done engineering for Mike throughout his career.

Source: Author JamesLake

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