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1.
  Anatomy of a Song: 'Patricia the Stripper'   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the 'Anatomy of a Song' series, I offer my favourite Karaoke song, Chris de Burgh's 'Patricia the Stripper'. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, Quiz_Beagle, Dec 29 07
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  Chris de Burgh's Albums    
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 15 Qns
If you don't know Chris de Burgh, maybe you should have a listen to some of his music.
Tough, 15 Qns, beckyel, Nov 20 04
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  Chris De Burgh Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge on Chris De Burgh lyrics. Can you name the songs these lines are from?
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  CDB Lyrics    
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Here's some lyrics from my favourite Chris de Burgh songs. How many can you get?
Tough, 10 Qns, atomic32, Nov 17 05
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trivia question Quick Question
What was the highest position 'Man On The Line' reached in the UK chart in 1984?

From Quiz "Chris de Burgh's Albums"





Chris de Burgh Trivia Questions
1. Who does the singer describe as a menace?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: 'Patricia the Stripper'

Answer: Dennis

'Dennis is a menace With his "Anyone for tennis?"' Those of you who only know Chris de Burgh through his biggest hit, 'Lady in Red' might like to check out some of his other output, as he's not nearly as Middle of the Road as that might suggest.

2. Ok, which Chris De Burgh song is this line taken from, "You used to take me fishing down by the wishing well, one day you threw a wish in, and we listened while it fell..."?

From Quiz CDB Lyrics

Answer: Old Friend

Taken from the album 'Spanish Train and Other Stories', released in 1975. Track number 8.

3. Chris de Burgh's first album was released in 1975. What was it called?

From Quiz Chris de Burgh's Albums

Answer: Far Beyond These Castle Walls

Chris de Burgh was born in Argentina in October 1947. After much hard work he got a deal with A&M records in 1974 and 'Far Beyond These Castle Walls' was released in 1975.

4. "The cafes are all deserted, the streets are wet again."

From Quiz Chris De Burgh Lyrics

Answer: "Fatal Hesitation"

"Fatal Hesitation" got to number 44 in the UK charts and was from the album "Into the Light".

5. Who says to the singer that they are 'So terribly bored'?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: 'Patricia the Stripper'

Answer: Maude

'And Maude said, "Oh Lord, I'm so terribly bored"' The beginning of the song gives the impression that the singer is moving in 'Hooray Henry' or 'chinless wonder' circles. Think of them as 'Bright Young Things', rich and aimless. The singer is obviously longing for a little more earthy entertainment.

6. Which Chris De Burgh song is this line taken from,"I really love it when you say to me that I'm the one who makes you strong."?

From Quiz CDB Lyrics

Answer: Two Sides To Every Story

Taken from the album 'Notes From Planet Earth - The Ultimate Collection', released in 2001. A duet with Shelly Nelson. Track number 8.

7. Which song, taken from 'Spanish Train & Other Stories' contains the lyrics: 'And it went la la la la la la la la la la'?

From Quiz Chris de Burgh's Albums

Answer: A Spaceman Came Travelling

'A Spaceman Came Travelling' is one of Chris de Burgh's better known tracks. The album 'Spanish Train and Other Stories' was released in 1975. The highest position it reached in the UK album chart was 37, in September 1985.

8. "We live and die, we laugh and we cry"

From Quiz Chris De Burgh Lyrics

Answer: "Carry Me (Like A Fire In Your Heart)"

"Carry Me" appears on two albums- "Flying Colours" and "Beautiful Dreams."

9. Where is the singer going out to dinner?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: 'Patricia the Stripper'

Answer: A little place he knows down by the quay

'I'm going...out to dinner, With a gorgeous singer, To a little place I know, Down by the quay' Quay is pronounced 'key' and is a place where ships are unloaded. Many, in former dockyard areas of UK cities, are now very chic places with waterfront properties and social and eating places.

10. Which Chris De Burgh song is this line taken from, "No-one's coming to my door, and all my friends are gone..."?

From Quiz CDB Lyrics

Answer: Leather on my Shoes

Taken from the album 'Flying Colours', released in 1988. Track number 5.

11. One of the tracks on 'At The End Of A Perfect Day' is named after which country?

From Quiz Chris de Burgh's Albums

Answer: Brazil

'Ooh, next time I see you I'll be singing in Brazil, Misty land of music where the feet are never still' is how the song begins. The album was released in 1977 and features some great tracks, including 'In A Country Churchyard' and 'Broken Wings'.

12. "I thought I'd spend my whole life flying"

From Quiz Chris De Burgh Lyrics

Answer: "Turning Round"

"Turning Round" was number 1 in Brazil for 16 weeks.

13. What does Patricia call herself?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: 'Patricia the Stripper'

Answer: Delicia

'Her name is Patricia, She calls herself Delicia And the reason isn't Very hard to see.' Delicia is Latin for 'gives pleasure', which is presumably Patricia's aim. Delice and Delisa are variants of the name. Felicia is Latin for 'happy'. Morticia was Gomez's lovely (and strange) wife in "The Addams Family" and Gypsy Rose Lee was the most famous US stripper, born Rose Louise Hovick in Seattle, Washington in 1911 and also known as the 'Belle of the Yukon'.

14. Which Chris De Burgh song is this line taken from, "We play the game, we pay the price, with luck that comes and goes..."?

From Quiz CDB Lyrics

Answer: Timing Is Everything

Taken from the album 'Timing is Everything', released in 2002. Track number 4.

15. What was the name of Chris de Burgh's fourth album, released in January 1979?

From Quiz Chris de Burgh's Albums

Answer: Crusader

'Crusader' featured the lengthy song 'Crusader', as well as 'Carry On', 'Quiet Moments' and 'The Girl With April In Her Eyes'. While young Chris de Burgh lived in Malta, Nigeria and Zaire before finally going to live in Ireland.His parents converted a twelfth century castle into a hotel, and it was there that he gave concerts to the guests long before he decided that his future lay in music.

16. "They broke through the city walls"

From Quiz Chris De Burgh Lyrics

Answer: "Crusader"

"Crusader" is 8.38 minutes long and has four parts: "The Fall of Jerusalem", "In the Court of Saladin", "The Battlefield", and "Finale".

17. Why does Patricia say that God made her a sinner?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: 'Patricia the Stripper'

Answer: Just to keep fat men thinner

'She said, God made her a sinner Just to keep fat men thinner As they tumble down in heaps Before her feet' An interesting (and not very savoury) justification! Pinner is a suburb in Middlesex and as far as I know, there is nothing there that would make anyone an ecydysiast (a word made up by H. L. Mencken for a strip tease artist). On the contrary, such luminaries as Sir Elton John and Screaming Lord Sutch (one of the most visionary politicians of the 20th Century) came from Pinner.

18. Which Chris De Burgh song is this line taken from, "Una mesa para dos, vino tinto de la casa, esta noche vaya con amor!"? (The rest is in English I assure you!)

From Quiz CDB Lyrics

Answer: What You Mean To Me

Taken from the album 'Road To Freedom', released in 2004. This album was the first release under CDB's own record company, Ferryman Productions. I'm afraid I cant translate the line verbatum, but he refers to a table for 2, drinking house wine, and this night go with love. Doesn't make a lot of sense, but sounds beautiful in Spanish. Track number 8.

19. "I could tell you all about, your picture at my bedside,"

From Quiz Chris De Burgh Lyrics

Answer: "When I Think of You"

"When I Think Of You" was released as a single in 1999, from the album "Quiet Revolution".

20. What did Patricia swing as she started to strip?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: 'Patricia the Stripper'

Answer: Her hips

'And with a swing of her hips She started to strip' This is a great karaoke song to sing, as you can really belt the rousing tune out. In 2005, Chris de Burgh rerecorded this song with 'Dustin the Turkey' to raise money for the National Children's Hospital in Tallaght. Some people felt that this was inappropriate.

21. Which Chris De Burgh song is this line taken from, "I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight..."?

From Quiz CDB Lyrics

Answer: Lady in Red

Taken from the album 'Into The Light', released in 1986. This song catapulted CDB into the spotlight with his first number 1 hit! Despite this song appearing on many of CDB's compilation albums, it's first release was on 'Into The Light'. Track number 4.

22. What was the title of the compilation album Chris de Burgh released in 1981?

From Quiz Chris de Burgh's Albums

Answer: Best Moves

'Best Moves' featured songs from the previous five albums. 'Record Company Bash' and 'Discovery' are songs from 'Eastern Wind' and 'At The End Of A Perfect Day' respectively.

23. "And when the rain came down, he heard a wild dog howl"

From Quiz Chris De Burgh Lyrics

Answer: "Don't Pay The Ferryman"

The single "Don't Pay The Ferryman" was released on vinyl in 1982, then a live version was relased on CD single in 1990.

24. Which Chris De Burgh song is this line taken from, "But everybody's gone, and we're still going strong, thinking of bed, dancing instead, you're lovely in red..."?

From Quiz CDB Lyrics

Answer: Five Past Dreams

Taken from the album 'Road to Freedom', released in 2004. The sequel to the Number 1 hit Lady in Red. Track number 6.

25. What was the highest position 'Man On The Line' reached in the UK chart in 1984?

From Quiz Chris de Burgh's Albums

Answer: 10

This album entered the UK chart at number 30 in May 1984 and reached number 10 on 2nd June. It remained there for two weeks, before sliding back down again. It features the songs 'The Ecstasy of Flight' and 'High On Emotion'.

26. "I've never seen you shine so bright"

From Quiz Chris De Burgh Lyrics

Answer: "Lady In Red"

This is Chris' most well-known song.

27. What did the judge say Patricia was in?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: 'Patricia the Stripper'

Answer: Her working clothes

'Later on in court where everyone thought A summer's run in jail would be proposed.. But the judge said Patricia Or may I say Delicia The facts of this case lie before me (knock, knock, knock) Case dismissed... This girl was in her working clothes...' An ingenious get-out clause from the judge, who was evidently taken by Patricia's charms. 'In loco parentis' applies to people like teachers, who are considered to be 'in the place of the parents' for children. I just threw in 'in the pay of the CIA' for any conspiracy theorists out there.

28. Which Chris De Burgh song is this line taken from, "Is it real, what I feel, is it love..."?

From Quiz CDB Lyrics

Answer: Diamonds in the Dark

Taken from the album 'Spark to a Flame', released in 1989. Track number 12.

29. The album 'High On Emotion' was recorded at a concert given by Chris de Burgh in which city?

From Quiz Chris de Burgh's Albums

Answer: Dublin

This album was released in September 1990 and features a selection of Chris de Burgh's most popular songs. Chris de Burgh is hugely popular across the world, but especially in Germany, where he performed at the reunification celebrations in 1990.

30. "'Cos he doesn't need her, the way that I need her"

From Quiz Chris De Burgh Lyrics

Answer: "Guilty Secret"

This was the first single from the album "Timing is Everything".

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