Have a Drink on Me Trivia Quiz

'A Glass of Champagne' is a single by the British band Sailor, formed in London, England, in 1973. They evolved from the duo Kajanus Pickett, formed when Georg Kajanus and Phil Pickett met at E.H. Morris, a London-based music publisher. They became known for their theatrical glam-pop style, incorporating unusual instruments like tack pianos, glockenspiels, and their custom-built "Nickelodeon.

'A Glass of Champagne' was released in 1975. It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. It also made the top ten in Germany, Switzerland, Norway and the Netherlands. It was their first and biggest major hit.

'Escape (The Piņa Colada Song)' was recorded by Rupert Holmes. He was born David Goldstein in Norwich, Cheshire, UK in 1947 and relocated with his British mother and American Air Force father to New York, where he was raised in Nanuet, where he studied at the Manhattan School of Music.

The single was released in 1979 and was a number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in late 1979 and early 1980. It also reached number 23 on the UK Singles Chart. It was his biggest hit and the only song to hit number one in both decades, the final number one of the 1970s and the first of the 1980s.

'Milk and Alcohol' is a single by Dr. Feelgood. They formed in 1971 on Canvey Island, Essex, England with founding members Lee Brilleaux (vocals), Wilko Johnson (guitar), John B. Sparks aka 'Sparko' (bass) and John Martin aka 'The Big Figure' (drums). Often described as proto-punk due to Wilko Johnson's choppy guitar style and frenetic stage presence, they were a defining force in the pub rock movement, which laid the groundwork for punk's rise later in the decade.

Written by Nick Lowe and Gypie Mayo, 'Milk and Alcohol' reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart in early 1979 and spent nine weeks on the chart. It was inspired by a John Lee Hooker lyric: 'Your doctor put you on milk, cream and alcohol'. It was the band's biggest hit and a defining moment in their pub rock legacy. Other songs of theirs are 'Roxette', 'Back in the Night', 'Going Back Home' and 'No Mo Do Yakamo'.

'Tequila Sunrise' was recorded by the Eagles, who formed in 1971 in Los Angeles, California, with Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner. They came together as backing musicians for Linda Ronstadt during her 1971 tour. Their chemistry led them to branch off and form their own band, blending country rock, folk, and soft rock into a signature California sound.

'Tequila Sunrise', written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, was released in April 1973 and peaked at number 64 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 26 on the US Adult Contemporary Chart. It's a track from their second studio album 'Desperado'. Eagles became one of the best-selling bands of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

'Orange Crush' was recorded by the band R.E.M., which formed in Athens, Georgia, USA in 1980, with founding members Michael Stipe (vocals), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass) and Bill Berry (drums). They met while attending or working near the University of Georgia, bonding over shared influences like punk, post-punk, and art rock. Athens was also home to bands like The B-52's and Pylon, which helped shape the local scene.

'Orange Crush' peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1989 and spent five weeks in the Top Ten. It was released from their 'Green' album and tackled themes related to the Vietnam War and Agent Orange. Some of their other hits include: 'Losing My Religion', 'Everybody Hurts' and 'Man on the Moon'. R.E.M. were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

'Lilac Wine' is a single by Elkie Brooks, who was born Elaine Bookbinder in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, in 1945. She began performing professionally in the early 1960s and became known as 'Manchester's answer to Brenda Lee', before rising to fame with Vinegar Joe and later as a solo artist.

Written by James Shelton in 1950, her version of 'Lilac Wine' peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart in 1978 and spent seven weeks in the Top 100. It is a track on her 1978 album 'Pearls'. It has also been covered by Jeff Buckley, Nina Simone, and Judy Henske.

'Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Please' was a single by Splodgenessabounds formed in 1978 in Keston, Kent, England. They were fronted by Max Splodge (real name Martin Everest). They first gained recognition after finishing runner-up in the 1979 Battle of the Bands contest, which led to a record deal with Deram Records. They were known for their humorous and chaotic style.

'Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Please' reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart in 1980. Some of their other singles are: 'Merry Christmas Everybody / Let's Get Pissed', 'Cowpunk Medlum' (a medley of punk and country parody) and 'Simon Templar'. They also released singles in other countries including Germany, Australia, and Canada, often with alternate B-sides or packaging.

'Whiskey River' was recorded by Willie Nelson in 1978. He was born in Abbott, Texas, USA on April 29, 1933 and raised by his grandparents after his parents separated. His early influences were Gospel music, country radio, and his grandfather's musical encouragement. Abbott's rural setting and his early exposure to music shaped his distinctive style, which later became central to the outlaw country movement.

Released from his album 'Willie and Family Live', 'Whiskey River' peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in December 1978. The song was written by Johnny Bush and Paul Stroud. At the time this quiz was written, he was still singing into his 90s, and gave a solo performance of 'Last Leaf' at the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid in Minneapolis, sharing the stage with Neil Young and John Mellencamp.

'Marguerita Time' is a single by the British band Status Quo which was formed in London, England in 1962 by Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster, who were schoolmates at Sedgehill Comprehensive School in Catford, South London. By 1967, they chose the name Status Quo and released their debut hit 'Pictures of Matchstick Men' in 1968, which reached number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the UK Singles Chart.

Margarita Time' reached number three on the UK Singles Chart in 1983. The band has had numerous UK chart hits, some of which are: 'Down Down', 'Rockin' All Over the World', 'Whatever You Want', 'Caroline' and 'Paper Plane'.

'I Am a Cider Drinker' was a single by The Wurzels, formed in Nailsea, Somerset, England in 1966, founded by Adge Cutler, a singer-songwriter from Portishead, Somerset. They were originally called Adge Cutler and the Wurzels. The band's name is a nod to the mangelwurzel, a root vegetable fed to livestock, and a staple of West Country farming life.

'I Am a Cider Drinker' reached number three on the UK Singles Chart in 1976. Their music celebrates rural life, cider, and cheeky humour, with novelty songs, and they had a number one hit, also in 1976, with 'The Combine Harvester'.