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  My Desert Island Discs    
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As the English poet William Wordsworth observed, "The world is too much with us, late and soon, getting and spending..." Sometimes I'd like to get away from it all. At such times I contemplate what I'd take to a desert island.
Average, 10 Qns, Catreona, Nov 18 23
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  Desert Island Discs Part Three   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2, Oct 06 18
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  Desert Island Discs with Engelbert Humperdinck    
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On Sunday, December 19, 2004, Sue Lawley's guest on "Desert Island Discs" was British pop star Engelbert Humperdinck. Can you identify his selections of records, book and luxury item that he would take with him to a desert island?
Average, 10 Qns, Catreona, Dec 27 16
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  Desert Island Discs Part Eight    
Multiple Choice
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BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2, Mar 20 13
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  Desert Island Discs    
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The Misplaced team are being sent to a desert island. They are allowed to take eight pieces of music, a book and an object. From the clues, see if you can guess what they have chosen. Based on a BBC Radio show.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2, Feb 05 13
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  Desert Island Discs Part Seven    
Multiple Choice
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BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2, Jul 27 13
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  Desert Island Discs Part Two    
Multiple Choice
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BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item he/she would want if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2, Feb 05 13
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  Desert Island Discs Part Four    
Multiple Choice
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BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2, Jun 30 15
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  Desert Island Discs Part Six    
Multiple Choice
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BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
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  Desert Island Discs Part Five    
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BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Tough, 10 Qns, thula2, Feb 05 13
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  Desert Island Discs with Jerry Springer    
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'Desert Island Discs' is a radio programme which invites guests to imagine they are stranded on a desert island. They are asked to choose eight records, a book and a luxury item. This quiz concerns Jerry Springer who was the guest in 2009.
Average, 10 Qns, kittyconner, Apr 17 14
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  Desert Island Discs With George Clooney    
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'Desert Island Discs' is a radio programme which invites guests to imagine they are stranded on a desert island. They are asked to choose eight records, a book and a luxury item. This quiz concerns George Clooney who was a guest in 2003.
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Desert Island Discs Style Trivia Questions
1. The first song chosen by Jerry Springer on 'Desert Island Discs' was 'All I Care About'. The song is sung by the character Billy Flynn in which musical?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs with Jerry Springer

Answer: Chicago

Jerry Springer chose Henry Goodman as the singer. Henry Goodman trained at RADA (The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art). Since then, he has appeared in film, television and in the theater. He has also been awarded two Laurence Olivier Theater Awards, one in 1993 for the musical 'Assassins' and the other in 2000 for his role in 'The Merchant of Venice'.

2. One of the songs I would take with me to a desert island would be "Another One Bites the Dust" by the great UK rock group Queen. Which one of the band members wrote that song?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Six

Answer: John Deacon

John Deacon, Queen's bass guitarist, wrote "Another One Bites the Dust" and it was featured on their 1980 album "The Game". The song was released as a single on a 7" vinyl record in August 1980 and was a hit all over the world. Its success story includes rising to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, selling over 7 million copies, and ranking at number 34 on the Billboard "All Time Top 100". Speaking about the record, John Deacon said: "I'd been wanting to do a track like 'Another One Bites the Dust' for a while, but originally all I had was the line and the bass riff. Gradually I filled it in and the band added ideas. I could hear it as a song for dancing but had no idea it would become as big as it did. The song got picked up off our album and some of the black radio stations in the us started playing it, which we've never had before. Michael Jackson actually suggested we release it as a single. He was a fan of ours and used to come to our shows." Question supplied by wenray.

3. The first record I ever bought was by Del Shannon in 1962. In memory of that I must have one of his songs on my desert island. What is the missing word in the title of the Del Shannon record that I am taking with me, "Little Town ____"?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Five

Answer: Flirt

"Little Town Flirt" was a number four hit for Del Shannon on the UK singles chart in 1963. It reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year. The first Del Shannon record that I bought was "Hey Little Girl" in 1962. I started out trying to buy "You Never Talked About Me" after seeing him sing it in the pop music movie "It's Trad Dad" but I didn't realize it was the B-Side until I left the record shop with it. Unfortunately Del Shannon, Roy Orbison and many others suddenly became yesterdays heroes when The Beatles hit their stride in 1963. I am glad they hung on for a few years because even though I became a big Beatles fan I was still buying their records. Question submitted by shipyardbernie

4. There are many classical music pieces to choose from, but I have settled on the pop music instrumental "Wonderful Land" to take with me to my desert island. What is the name of the group that had a UK number one hit with it in the '60s?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Three

Answer: The Shadows

"Wonderful Land" was number one for eight weeks on the UK singles chart for The Shadows in 1962. It did not chart in the US. The Shadows (at the time "Wonderful Land" was recorded) were Hank Marvin (lead guitar), Bruce Welch (rhythm guitar), Jet Harris (bass guitar) and Tony Meehan (drums). By the time "Wonderful Land" was released, Tony Meehan had left and been replaced by Brian Bennett. Jet Harris left while "Wonderful Land" was still at number one and was replaced by Brian Locking. The Shadows had changed their name from The Drifters after being threatened with legal action by the US group The Drifters. The Shadows were the backing band for UK superstar Cliff Richard and continued in that role for most of the '60s even after their solo instrumental successes. Many future UK guitar heroes played air guitar to The Shadows records, I must find a guitar shaped piece of driftwood on my desert island so I can continue playing along with "Wonderful Land". Question supplied by shipyardbernie.

5. George Clooney's second record choice on the show 'Desert Island Discs' is a very well-known song. The beginning lyrics are: 'We don't need no education, we don't need no thought control'. Which song is this?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs With George Clooney

Answer: Another Brick in the Wall

Asked why he picked this song, George Clooney said, 'You can't go wrong with Pink Floyd, and why not have a bunch of people singing so you would feel as if you're not alone on the island?' The song 'Another Brick in the Wall' was from the album 'The Wall', released by Pink Floyd in 1979.

6. This duet from Delibe's opera "Lakme" will not only give me pleasure on my desert island, but also a chance to learn the words while singing along where no one can hear me! What is the name of this famous soprano duet?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Four

Answer: The Flower Duet

The Flower Duet, or "Sous le dôme épais", is one of the best-known and best-loved duets in opera. Even people who don't particularly like the genre seem to enjoy it. It is sung by a priest's daughter and her servant whilst they are gathering flowers by a river. It was used and further popularised by British Airways in a series of adverts. Question supplied by Waitakere.

7. One beautiful piece of music I would take with me to a desert island is a song written by Billy Ray Cyrus in tribute to veterans of all US wars. What's the name of the song?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Two

Answer: Some Gave All

"Some Gave All" was also used during the two-part episode of the TV series "Doc". In between scenes of the show, war veterans and firefighters were interviewed about their experiences, whether it was a war or working at "Ground Zero" in New York City. Most veterans were from WWII or Vietnam. One veteran served in three wars - WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The song is sung at the end of part two and will definitely bring tears to your eyes! My deepest gratitude to all of these heroes! Question supplied by kennell

8. Patti Page's song was the third 'Desert Island Discs' choice for Jerry Springer. The song he picked was recorded in 1950, and was one of the biggest sellers of the last century. Which one was it?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs with Jerry Springer

Answer: The Tennessee Waltz

According to Jerry Springer, 'The Tennessee Waltz' was one of his parents' favourite songs. It was also one of the first songs he heard when he arrived to the United States of America.

9. I'd have to take this song by Jackie Gleason, released in 1952, which became the theme song for "The Jackie Gleason Show", which aired from 1952 to 1970. Which song is it?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Eight

Answer: Melancholy Serenade

Jackie Gleason composed many beautiful songs, although he could neither read nor write music (he composed strictly "in his head".) He wrote "Melancholy Serenade" for Marilyn Taylor, the younger sister of choreographer June Taylor. Marilyn was one of the June Taylor dancers, and Jackie decided it should become the theme song for "The Jackie Gleason Show". Jackie had been in love with Marilyn for years, but was already married to Genevieve Halford, who, being Catholic, would not grant Jackie a divorce. She finally did divorce him in 1970. However, Marilyn had left show business by then. Jackie married his second wife, Beverly McKittrick, but he met Marilyn again when she moved to Miami. Jackie filed for a divorce, and married Marilyn on December 16, 1975, and they stayed together until Jackie's death on June 24, 1987. Question submitted by kennell

10. One song I'd take is by George Burns, although he is not exactly singing the lyrics, mostly talking with a bit of singing. The song is about a young man listening to an old man's words at a bar in Dallas, Texas. What's the song?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Six

Answer: I Wish I Was 18 Again

George Burns was never known for his singing voice, although he made three albums and three singles. This song was used as the theme song for the movie "18 Again!" starring George Burns and Charlie Schlatter. The lyrics are quite charming. In the song, the old man talks about how fast life goes and how he wishes he was 18 again. "I wish I was 18 again. And going where I've never been. But old folks and old oaks Standing tall just pretend. I wish I was 18 again. Lord, I wish I was 18 again!" This song was also recorded by several other artists, such as Ray Price and Jerry Lee Lewis, but somehow George Burns' version seems to be the most moving, possibly because he was 84 years old when he recorded the song. Question submitted by kennell.

11. One song I would be taking is by The Animals. It was one of their longest songs recorded, so when it was released as a single, it was divided into "Part One" and "Part Two". It's about men going to battle. What song am I taking?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Five

Answer: Sky Pilot

"Sky Pilot" is the story of a military chaplain, also know as a "Sky Pilot". In the beginning of the song, he is giving his blessings to a troop of young soldiers about to go into battle. Then all he can do is wait until the men return. In the middle of the song, we hear the sounds of the battle. Then the men (those that are still alive, that is) return. "In the morning they return With tears in their eyes The stench of death drifts up to the skies A soldier so ill looks at the sky pilot Remembers the words 'Thou shalt not kill'". This one is my personal favorite of The Animals' songs. Question submitted by kennell

12. One of the recordings I would take with me if I were stranded on a deserted island would be "I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder. What is the name of the movie that featured this song?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Two

Answer: The Woman in Red

Stevie Wonder wrote and produced the entire music score for "The Woman in Red" (1984). "I Just Called to Say I Love You" was a number one hit for Wonder on the US Billboard Hot 100, the UK Singles Chart, and also reached number one in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Norway, France, Austria and Denmark. The song won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and was nominated for three Grammy Awards. Stevie Wonder also wrote songs for the three movies in the incorrect answers. Question supplied by wenray.

13. Engelbert's fourth record selection on BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs" was reputedly his favorite. Which smooth crooner and sometime partner of Jerry Lewis recorded "Return to Me"?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs with Engelbert Humperdinck

Answer: Dean Martin

A favorite singer and idol of the young Gerry Dorsey, Dean befriended him when Engelbert Humperdinck came to America as a newly minted superstar. Not only was Dean kind to Engelbert on a personal level, he sponsored Engelbert's first engagement in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Riviera, a hotel of which he was part owner.

14. A Bob Dylan song was Jerry Springer's next choice on 'Desert Island Discs'. His choice was performed by Peter, Paul and ____.

From Quiz Desert Island Discs with Jerry Springer

Answer: Mary

At the beginning of their careers, Peter, Paul and Mary were described as folk singers, but they were truly more than that. In tune with the sixties, many of their songs, such as 'Blowin' In The Wind', held a political message. Jerry Springer chose this song in particular because he considered it the anthem of the sixties.

15. Not many 'Desert Island Discs' participants fail to include a Frank Sinatra song, so it's no surprise that he was a choice of George Clooney's. Here Frank Sinatra tells us 'to rush would be a crime'. What song is this?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs With George Clooney

Answer: Nice 'n' Easy

The song 'Nice 'n' Easy' was recorded by Sinatra in 1960. It was from an album by 'old blue eyes' himself, with the same name as the song.

16. One song I would definitely take with me to a desert island would be "Layla". Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon wrote this song in 1970. It is said that this song was inspired by Clapton's unrequited love for the wife of which Beatle?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Seven

Answer: George Harrison

Eric Clapton and George Harrison became close friends during the late 60s. At that time Harrison was married to Pattie Boyd, who Harrison met whilst filming "A Hard Day's Night", and Clapton fell in love with her. In 1974 Harrison and Boyd divorced and she married Clapton in 1979. Harrison attended the wedding along with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. "Layla" was written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon when they were members of the band "Derek and the Dominos". It appeared on their album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs", released in November 1970. Clapton had a hit twice with this song, firstly in 1972 and then again 20 years later when it appeared on his "Unplugged" album. Question supplied by wenray.

17. One piece of music I'd take with me to a desert island is a famous ballet written by Sergei Prokofiev in which we hear the beautiful music sometimes known as "Dance of the Knights". What ballet music am I taking with me?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Five

Answer: Romeo and Juliet

"Dance of the Knights", also known as "Montagues and Capulets", is from the ballet "Romeo and Juliet" which was written by the Russian composer, Sergei Prokofiev in 1935. He based the ballet on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. The ballet had its premiere in 1938 in Brno in the present-day Czech Republic (then Czechoslovakia). "The Dance of the Knight" is the 13th piece of music in the ballet, and is heard in Scene Two of Act One. "Montagues and Capulets/Dance of the Knights" has been used many times in film and television. It is well known in the UK for the British and Irish versions of "The Apprentice". It has been used in "The Simpsons", in a Canadian TV show, a French TV commercial for a Chanel's fragrance and in ads on Japanese TV. The music was also used as the film title music for "Caligula". The music has also been used by UK football clubs, and in a video game. Question submitted by wenray.

18. "You're Sixteen" is a song I would definitely take with me to a desert island. Originally released in 1960 by Johnny Burnette, a cover version was recorded in 1974 by which very famous person?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Four

Answer: Ringo Starr

"You're Sixteen" was written by the Sherman Brothers and first recorded by Johnny Burnette. His record rose to number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1960 and made it to number three on the UK Singles Chart the following year. In 1974, ex-Beatle Ringo Starr recorded the song and this version went to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart. He was the only Beatle not to have a number one single on the UK charts. Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was reputed to be playing the kazoo on this record, but according to the song's producer Richard Perry, it was not a kazoo. He said, "In fact, the solo which sounds like a kazoo or something, was Paul singing very spontaneously as we played that track back, so he's singing the solo on that." Harry Nilsson sang backing vocals on this version. On the music video of Ringo Starr's version, Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher played his love interest. "You're Sixteen" was a hit in Australia in 1961, when I was 16 and whenever I hear it, it brings back so many memories of that time of my life. Question supplied by wenray.

19. If I was stranded on a desert island, one of the recordings I would take is "Nessun dorma", from the final act of the opera "Turandot", written by Giacomo Puccini. What is the English translation of "Nessun dorma"?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Three

Answer: None shall sleep

Calaf, an unknown prince, falls in love at first sight with Princess Turandot, who is a very beautiful but cold woman. Any man who wishes to marry her has to answer three riddles and failure to answer correctly would mean a beheading! Calaf correctly answers the riddles but Turandot still refuses to marry him. Calaf gives her a chance to get out of marrying him by challenging her to guess his name by dawn the following day. If she cannot guess his name, she must marry him, but if she does, she may execute him. Turandot then declares that none of her subjects shall sleep that night until she knows the name of the prince, and if they fail to find his name, they will all be executed. That night Calaf hears people searching for his name and he sings the words that he has heard Turandot speak to her subjects: "Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! Tu pure, o Principessa, nella tua fredda stanza, guardi le stelle che tremano d'amore, e di speranza!". (English translation: "None shall sleep! None shall sleep! Even you, O Princess, in your cold bedroom, watch the stars that tremble with love and with hope!"). Turandot does not find out Calaf's name that night, but when at dawn he confronts her, sweeps her off her feet, and kisses her, she declares his name is "love" and of course, they live happily ever after. Question supplied by wenray.

20. Number five in my box for the desert island is this 1976 hit by The Captain & Tennille: "Young and beautiful, someday your looks will be gone When the others turn you off, who'll be turnin' you on? I will! I will! I will!"

From Quiz My Desert Island Discs

Answer: Love Will Keep Us Together

Though The Captain & Tennille is not one of my favorite acts, nonetheless I love this record of theirs, it is so infectiously happy and energizing. Hard though it is to believe "Love Will Keep Us Together", the last song Neil Sedaka wrote with longtime lyricist Howard Greenfield, was the first song for which Neil won a songwriting Grammy.

21. Engelbert's fifth record selection on BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs" was what melancholy holiday tune, sung by the King of Rock 'N Roll? "Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree Won't mean a thing, dear, if you're not here with me"

From Quiz Desert Island Discs with Engelbert Humperdinck

Answer: Blue Christmas

The earliest recording of "Blue Christmas" by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson was made by Russ Morgan and His Orchestra in 1949. It has become a holiday staple, especially favored by country and rock artists. Engelbert included the song on his 1980 "A Merry Christmas with Engelbert Humperdinck".

22. Another record Jerry Springer chose for his 'Desert Island Discs' was a song by Dion. Recorded in 1968, the song's title listed three male names from history. Towards the end of the song, another man is mentioned. Who was he?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs with Jerry Springer

Answer: Bobby Kennedy

The song is 'Abraham Martin and John'. All those mentioned in the song were people who tried to make a better world. Tragically all were assassinated. Abraham Lincoln was killed in 1865. John Kennedy died in 1963. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed in 1968, and Bobby Kennedy was assassinated two months later.

23. This beautiful piece of music would be a must to relax and listen to while stranded on a desert island. Written in 1801 by Beethoven, the "Piano Sonata No 14" is more commonly known as what?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Seven

Answer: The Moonlight Sonata

The piece's popular name "The Moonlight Sonata" derived from a comment by German poet/critic Ludwig Rellstab who compared it to the moon shining on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. The epithet stuck and it has been known as the "Moonlight Sonata" ever since. The piece's full title is "Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor "Quasi una fantasia", Op. 27, No. 2," and it was dedicated to Beethoven's 20-year-old pupil Giulietta Guicciardi, an Austrian Countess who he had the hots for, despite his emotional ties to her cousin, Josephine Brunsvik. His official involvement with either woman was unthinkable given his social station (i.e. a commoner), but the latter is widely believed to have been the love of his life. It is one of Beethoven's most popular compositions and has been chosen over twenty times on "Desert Island Discs". Question supplied by scotsbluebell.

24. One of the songs I would take with me to a desert island is on the Beatles album "Revolver" released in 1966. This track opens the album and features lead vocals by George Harrison. Which Beatles song am I taking to the island?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Two

Answer: Taxman

This track is the first Beatles track I ever heard that I truly loved. I had mistakenly thought most of their music could be classified as "bubblegum". The radio station I heard it on played it on April 15 (income tax day in the USA). "Revolver" was follow-up to the album "Rubber Soul" and precursor to the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is on "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", and "Drive My Car" is on "Rubber Soul". Neither are sung by George Harrison. "Do You Want To Know A Secret" is sung by Harrison, but is on 1963 album "Please Please Me", not "Revolver". Question supplied by rebelyank.

25. Engelbert's sixth record selection on BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs" might surprise those who consider him square. What rock legend's "Purple Haze" did Engelbert choose?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs with Engelbert Humperdinck

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Unlikely though it may seem, Engelbert and the great guitarist were friends... Or, maybe not so unlikely. Both being fine musicians, they admired one another's talent. Engelbert sometimes told the story of the time his guitarist was unable to play. He had a show to do and no idea where to find a replacement at short notice. So Hendrix offered to play for him. He objected, saying it would never work. But Jimmy reassured him that he'd be behind the curtain. Who would know? And so, as Engelbert said, he played a show with Jimmy Hendrix! His only regret was that it wasn't recorded.

26. One song I'd definitely take is "All I Want Is You" from 1988 LP release "Rattle and Hum". Which band recorded that album?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Seven

Answer: U2

"All I Want is You" is my favorite track from my favorite U2 album. U2 also released a feature film titled "Rattle and Hum" that same year. Many critics said it was a bit over the top and self-indulgent, but I loved it! I saw it five times in the theater, I believe. In 1988, Van Halen released "OU812", and Bon Jovi released "New Jersey". Def Leppard didn't release an album that year. Question supplied by rebelyank.

27. A song I would take to a desert island is the title track of the LP "2112". Which band came up with this abstruse concept album in 1976 after their record company had demanded they make songs that were more likely to get radio airplay?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Four

Answer: Rush

Rush fans everywhere are extremely thankful the guys didn't follow their record label's instructions! "2112", the favorite of my desert island songs, is more than 20 minutes long, having seven different parts (hardly radio friendly). It tells a futuristic story of an "individual against the masses". Question supplied by rebelyank.

28. One song I'd take to a desert island would be "Lonely In Your Nightmare" from the 1982 LP "Rio". What British New Wave band released the LP?

From Quiz Desert Island Discs Part Three

Answer: Duran Duran

Duran Duran never released "Lonely In Your Nightmare" as a single (as far as I know), but it is precious to me. Some may say this ballad is somewhat simple, but I find the lyrics charmingly haunting : "You built your refuge, turns you captive all the same." Question supplied by rebelyank.

29. Engelbert's seventh record selection on BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs" was one of his own early tracks. What beautiful song penned by Cindy Walker did he choose? "Planes to Rome, ships to Spain Island sunsets, jungles silver with rain"

From Quiz Desert Island Discs with Engelbert Humperdinck

Answer: All This World and the Seven Seas

"All This World and the Seven Seas" was from Engelbert's 1967 album "The Last Waltz". He recorded two of the other selections as well: "Around the World" on "Live At the Riviera Las Vegas" from 1971 and "Travelin' Boy" on "This Moment in Time" from 1979. "Traveling Man" was a hit for Ricky Nelson in 1962.

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