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Seeking the New Seekers Trivia Quiz

The New Seekers

This group had lots of hit singles in the UK and appeared on a TV advert for Coca Cola. Many of you may be more familiar with the group, the Seekers, which preceded them. So I thought you might appreciate a little quiz about the New Seekers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kalibre. Estimated time: 2 mins.

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Kalibre

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2 mins

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Quiz #
418,455

Updated
Dec 16 24

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which one was NOT an original member of the New Seekers? Hint

Keith Potger

Chris Barrington

Lyn Paul

Laurie Heath

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Marty Kristian's real surname? Hint

Vanags

Melville

Christian

Michaels

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which one of these is a talented visual artist? Hint

Paul Layton

Peter Doyle

Danny Finn

Marty Kristian

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which New Seeker played with a group, whose name was Wishful Thinking? Hint

Mick Flinn

Paul Layton

Danny Finn

Marty Kristian

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where, in Scotland, was Eve Graham born? Hint

Coupar Angus

Perth

Stirling

Auchterarder

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one of these was a member of the Virgil Brothers? Hint

Marty Kristian

Peter Doyle

Mick Flinn

Danny Finn

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the first album by the New Seekers? Hint

The New Seekers

New Colours

Keith Potger and the New Seekers

Circles

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which New Seeker was a member of another group which was also formed in Australia? Hint

Marty Kristian

Paul Layton

Peter Doyle

Mick Flinn

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, in which the group represented the United Kingdom? Hint

Mocedades

Vicky Leandros

Teach In

Dana

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who wrote the song 'Look What They've Done To My Song Ma', which gave the group its first UK hit? Hint

Melanie Safka

Carole King

James Taylor

Joni Mitchell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one was NOT an original member of the New Seekers?

Answer: Lyn Paul

Keith Potger was one of the co-founders of the original Seekers. The New Seekers had a TV show in the UK, which was called 'Finders Seekers'. This comprised the original line-up of the group, which was: Marty Kristian, Laurie Heath, Chris Barrington, Lynn Graham, Eve Graham and himself.

2. What is Marty Kristian's real surname?

Answer: Vanags

Marty was born Martin Vanags in Leipzig, Germany, on May 27th, 1947. His parents were of Latvian origin. Marty has been married to his wife, Carol, n�e Wray, since 1975. They have two sons. One of these is James Kristian, who became a television actor.

3. Which one of these is a talented visual artist?

Answer: Marty Kristian

A talented artist, the Queen Mother opened one of his murals. He has also written two children's books. Marty is also interested in meditation, Esoteric Sciences, yoga, painting and sculpture. He has continued to record until 2023.

4. Which New Seeker played with a group, whose name was Wishful Thinking?

Answer: Danny Finn

Danny, prior to joining the group, was a member of Wishful thinking. They had a song which was a big hit in Germany. Its title was 'Hiroshima'. During his time with the New Seekers, he married Eve Graham, and they lived, for his final years, in Auchterarder, Scotland, until he passed away in 2016.

5. Where, in Scotland, was Eve Graham born?

Answer: Auchterarder

Situated in one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, Perth and Kinross has a well-known hotel associated with it which is famous for golf. This is the Gleneagles Hotel, which has three golf courses. Moreover, The 31st G8 summit was held there in 2005.

6. Which one of these was a member of the Virgil Brothers?

Answer: Peter Doyle

Before joining the group, Peter Doyle was a member of the Australian band, The Virgil Brothers. They recorded three singles. Peter also sang lead vocals along with Lyn Paul in the Eurovision Song Contest. They finished in second place, with 'Beg, Steal or Borrow'.

7. What was the name of the first album by the New Seekers?

Answer: The New Seekers

Recorded in 1970, two of the tracks were written by Laurie Heath and another one was written by Marty Kristian. Only one single from the album, 'Meet my Lord', was released as a single. It failed to impress and didn't enter the UK charts. The same applies to the album.

8. Which New Seeker was a member of another group which was also formed in Australia?

Answer: Mick Flinn

Mick Flinn was a member of the Mixtures. They had a single which reached number two in the UK charts. It was entitled 'The Pushbike Song'. Unfortunately, they were a one-hit-wonder.

9. Who won the the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, in which the group represented the United Kingdom?

Answer: Vicky Leandros

Her "Apr�s Toi" won the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland. In 1967, Vicky came fourth in the contest with the song 'L�amour est bleu'. She also represented Luxembourg with this song.

10. Who wrote the song 'Look What They've Done To My Song Ma', which gave the group its first UK hit?

Answer: Melanie Safka

Melanie Safka recorded a single which was a hit for the Rolling Stones, entitled 'Ruby Tuesday'. She also sang 'Brand New Key'. This was number one in The U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number one in the UK charts. It also achieved number one in Australia and Canada.

Source: Author Kalibre

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