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A Tribute to Ivor Cutler Trivia Quiz

Ivor Cutler was one of Britain's most unique performers; he was a musician, singer, songwriter, poet, actor, painter, author, humorist and above all else a humanitarian.

A multiple-choice quiz by 50ftqueenie. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. After the second World War came to an end, Ivor Cutler moved to London to work in which profession? Hint

Law

Teaching

Politics

Accountancy

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the 1950s, Ivor Cutler wrote many songs that he tried to sell without any success, before deciding to sing them himself. Which instrument is Cutler well known for using? Hint

Accordion

Harmonica

Harmonium

Piano

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1959 Ivor Cutler released his first record; What was the title of this EP? Hint

Who Tore your Trousers

Ivor Cutler of Y'Hup: Oblique Musical Philosopher

Get away from the Wall

Ludo

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who saw Ivor Cutler perform on the BBC programme 'Late Night Line-up', which resulted in Cutler appearing in a film? Hint

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr

John Lennon

George Harrison

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Question 5 of 10

5. Shortly after Ivor Cutlers appearance in 'Magical Mystery Tour', he signed to Parlophone Records and released which album? Hint

Dandruff

Ludo

Velvet Donkey

Jammy Smears

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1969 Ivor Cutler recorded a session for which now deceased, highly respected radio broadcaster? Hint

Alan Freeman

John Peel

Tony Blackburn

Jimmy Young

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1973 Ivor Cutler appeared on the album 'Rock Bottom'. Which artist released this album? Hint

Elvis Costello

Robert Wyatt

Robert Fripp

Cat Stevens

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which long term partner of Ivor Cutler appeared on many of his albums? Hint

Fleur Adcock

Phyllis King

Wendy Cope

Maggie O'Sullivan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ivor Cutler is remembered for his surreal and often droll lyrics. The song 'For Sixpence' is an amusing little ditty that appears on which of his albums? Hint

Gruts

Dandruff

Prince Ivor

Velvet Donkey

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Question 10 of 10

10. An informative and entertaining documentary about Ivor Cutler first aired on BBC television in 2005; what was the title of this documentary? Hint

Looking for Truth with a Pin

Looking for Truth in a Haystack

Looking for a Needle in a Haystack

Looking for Truth with a Needle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After the second World War came to an end, Ivor Cutler moved to London to work in which profession?

Answer: Teaching

Ivor Cutler was born in Glasgow, Scotland on the 15th of January 1923; the descendant of Eastern European Jews. In 1940 Cutler worked for Rolls Royce making Spitfires. A year later he trained as a navigator for the Royal Air Force, he was dismissed for his apparent dreaminess. Cutler spent the remaining years of the war working for the Winsor Engineering Company as a first aider and store-man.
Cutler taught music, dance, drama and poetry up until he retired from teaching in 1980.

2. During the 1950s, Ivor Cutler wrote many songs that he tried to sell without any success, before deciding to sing them himself. Which instrument is Cutler well known for using?

Answer: Harmonium

Cutler and his pedal-driven harmonium became a regular on BBC radio, reciting his surreal and humorous poems and stories in his melancholic Scottish burr.

3. In 1959 Ivor Cutler released his first record; What was the title of this EP?

Answer: Ivor Cutler of Y'Hup: Oblique Musical Philosopher

This EP along with the EP 'Get away from the Wall' and the album 'Who Tore your Trousers' were Cutler's first three releases. They were combined in 2004 onto one CD entitled 'An Elpee and two Epees'.

4. Who saw Ivor Cutler perform on the BBC programme 'Late Night Line-up', which resulted in Cutler appearing in a film?

Answer: Paul McCartney

McCartney and Lennon were fans of Cutler and invited him to appear in their film. Ivor Cutler accepted a part in The Beatles' 'Magical Mystery Tour' film as a bus conductor called Buster Bloodvessel.

5. Shortly after Ivor Cutlers appearance in 'Magical Mystery Tour', he signed to Parlophone Records and released which album?

Answer: Ludo

'Ludo' is credited to The Ivor Cutler Trio; with Cutler on piano and harmonium, he was joined by percussionist Trevor Tompkinson and bassist Gill Lyons. 'ludo' is probably his most musically commercial album.

6. In 1969 Ivor Cutler recorded a session for which now deceased, highly respected radio broadcaster?

Answer: John Peel

This session was to be the first of many that Cutler recorded for John Peel. These 'Peel Sessions' introduced Cutler to a whole new generation of fans.

7. In 1973 Ivor Cutler appeared on the album 'Rock Bottom'. Which artist released this album?

Answer: Robert Wyatt

Ivor Cutler added harmonium and recitations to the tracks: 'Little Red Riding Hood hit the Road' and ' Little Red Robin Hood hit the Road'. Wyatt's record label 'Virgin' were so impressed they signed Cutler for a multi-album deal. The results were 'Dandruff' (1974), 'Velvet Donkey' (1975) and 'Jammy Smears' (1976).

8. Which long term partner of Ivor Cutler appeared on many of his albums?

Answer: Phyllis King

Phyllis King wrote and recited many short songs and poems that can be found on 'Dandruff' and 'Jammy Smears' amongst others. King also performed with Cutler on stage and separately at his concerts. The two of them also worked together on the BBC radio series 'King Cutler'.

9. Ivor Cutler is remembered for his surreal and often droll lyrics. The song 'For Sixpence' is an amusing little ditty that appears on which of his albums?

Answer: Dandruff

'For a sixpence I whisper "You are beautiful",
For a shilling I whisper "You are beautiful despite certain unfortunate features",
For a florin I call "What an interesting physiognomy you possess",
For five bob "You are exceedingly ugly",
For ten "Eeeeeurch"
And for a quid "I love you"'.

10. An informative and entertaining documentary about Ivor Cutler first aired on BBC television in 2005; what was the title of this documentary?

Answer: Looking for Truth with a Pin

'Looking for Truth with a Pin' is now available to buy on DVD. This documentary takes a humorous look at Cutler's career, with rarely seen before archive footage spanning fifty years of Cutler's performances. With interviews from friends, family, fans and Cutler himself it is a must-see.
Ivor Cutler retired from performing in 2004, he died two years later at the grand old age of 83.
There will never be anyone quite like him again, he truly was a unique individual.

Source: Author 50ftqueenie

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