Inquizition's Common Bond 7

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1. Which of the following countries cannot be found in Europe?

Answer: India

The Republic of India is located in South Asia and is the seventh largest country in the world. It is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Its neighbouring countries include Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar (Burma).

2. Brian De Palma directed this gory Sissy Spacek movie, in 1976.

Answer: Carrie

'Carrie' was also a single released by Swedish group, 'Europe', which was in the 'British Hit Singles' chart in April, 1987. William Wyler directed a 1952 movie called 'Carrie', whose cast included American actress, Jennifer Jones, and the great Lord (Laurence) Olivier, who was knighted in 1947 and made a Lord in 1970.

3. Sir James Matthew Barrie was the author of this 1904 children's play, which was made into a Walt Disney movie, in 1953.

Answer: Peter Pan

Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) was born in Kirriemuir, in Scotland. His novels included 'Quality Street' (1902) and 'The Admirable Crichton' (1902). He wrote the popular children's play 'Peter Pan' (1904) for which he is chiefly remembered. As a playwright, his works included 'Dear Brutus' (1917) and 'Mary Rose' (1920).

4. This British situation comedy featured characters whose names were Rick, Neil, Vyvyan and Mike.

Answer: The Young Ones

The 'Young Ones' was a situation comedy, written by Rik Mayall, Ben Elton and Lise Mayer, about rebellious students who lived together in a dilapidated house. Rick (Rik Mayall) was a fanatical Cliff Richard fan and Neil (Nigel Planer) was portrayed as a sad, vegetarian hippie. Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson) played an aggressive punk with vertically challenged Mike (Christopher Ryan), being the most sensible member of the group.

The twelve episodes included puerile conversation and mindless violence which was used to shock the viewers. Rik, Nigel, and Ade later teamed up in the situation comedy, 'Filthy Rich and Catflap', which was written by Ben Elton. Finally, Rik and Ade wrote their own situation comedy called 'Bottom', in which Rik played 'Richie Richard', and Ade portrayed the character of Eddie Hitler.

5. 'You're the One That I Want', 'Summer Nights' and 'Xanadu' were all British 'No 1' hit singles for which Australian-raised singer.

Answer: Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John was born 26th September, 1948, in Cambridge, England. She will be fondly remembered for the musical 'Grease' (1978) with John Travolta. Olivia played the part of Sandy Olsson while John portrayed Danny Zucco, the leather-clad leader of the T-birds. 'You're the One That I Want' and 'Hopelessly Devoted To You' were memorable songs from the movie. Francis Castellucio (Frankie Valli) sang 'Grease', the title number.

6. Name the American group who had British hit singles with the songs: 'Save the Last Dance for Me' and 'There Goes My First Love'.

Answer: The Drifters

'The Drifters' were founded by Clyde McPhatter and Ahmet Ertegun, in 1953. They made their mark on the British music scene with hits such as 'Down On The Beach Tonight', 'Kissin' in the Back Row of the Movies' and 'You're More Than A Number In My Little Red Book'. In 1988 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

7. What is the first name of the San Francisco police officer, Mr Callahan, played by Clint Eastwood, in a 1971 movie?

Answer: Harry

Clint Eastwood played the character part of Harry Callahan in the movie 'Dirty Harry' (1971). Clint acquired the nickname of 'Dirty Harry' because of his tough and strict methods of obtaining justice. This action thriller was directed by Don Siegel.

8. Name the 1963 British musical, whose cast included Ron Moody, Una Stubbs and 'The Shadows', who travelled across Europe on a London Transport, double-decker bus.

Answer: Summer Holiday

The destination for their summer holiday was originally to be the South of France. On the way they picked up a group of young singers who are desperate to travel to Athens so they altered their plans accordingly. 'Bachelor Boy', 'Summer Holiday' and 'Foot Tapper' are memorable songs from the movie. 'Summer Holiday' (1963) was the directorial movie debut by Peter Yates.

9. Name the 1959 British movie, which included Sylvia Syms and Susan Hampshire, in the cast list.

Answer: Expresso Bongo

Expresso Bongo (1959) is about a London hustler who is convinced he has found another version of Elvis, as a bongo-playing, rock 'n' roller. Soho's coffee bars provide the setting for a movie, said to be loosely based on the rise of Tommy Steele, who was arguably Britain's first local rock 'n' roll star, in the late 1950s.

10. All the answers to questions (1) to (9) should give you one of Britain's best male vocalists, who was knighted in 1995.

Answer: Cliff Richard

1) Cliff Richard was born 14th October, 1940, in Lucknow, INDIA.
2) 'CARRIE' was a single which reached 'No.4' in the 'British Hit Singles' chart, in February, 1980.
3) Cliff is often referred to as 'The PETER PAN of Pop' because of his youthful looks, despite being over 70 years of age.
4) 'THE YOUNG ONES' was a single which made 'No.1', in January, 1962.
5) 'Suddenly' was a single released with OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN, in October 1980, reaching 'No. 15' in the 'British Hit Singles' chart.
6) Cliff Richard's original band was called 'THE DRIFTERS'. They had to change their name to 'The Shadows' as an American vocal group had the same name.
7) The real name of Cliff Richard is HARRY Webb.
8) 'SUMMER HOLIDAY' Holiday' was a 'No.1' hit single in February, 1963.
9) Cliff Richard played 'BONGO Herbert' in the movie 'Expresso Bongo' (1959).

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The answers to the first nine questions form a 'Common Bond'. This is the answer to question ten, the name of a famous male pop singer. Good luck and have fun.

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