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Quiz about Chris Rea Smoky Voice Blues Guitar

Chris Rea- Smoky Voice, Blues Guitar Quiz

A quiz on one of the UK's most popular and distinctive singer/songwriters.

A multiple-choice quiz by Popsicle01. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Popsicle01

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,101

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. In which UK town was Chris Rea born? Hint

Middlesbrough

Chorley

Portsmouth

Barnsley

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which famous guitarist first inspired Chris to take up playing the instrument? Hint

Eric Clapton

Joe Walsh

Jimi Hendrix

Jeff Beck

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Question 3 of 15

3. In 1993 Chris joined a band called Magdalene, whose lead singer, David Coverdale, had just left to join which famous rock band? Hint

Deep Purple

Rainbow

Black Sabbath

Asia

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Question 4 of 15

4. Chris Rea's first solo album, "Whatever happened to Benny Santini?", was released in 1978. Who actually was Benny Santini? Hint

Chris Rea's father

A discarded stage name

The record company owner

Chris Rea's childhood pet dog

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Question 5 of 15

5. A single from that first album, "Fool If You Think It's Over", reached number 30 in the UK charts. Which female singer later took that song to number 17 in 1982? Hint

Tina Turner

Elkie Brooks

Annie Lennox

Elaine Paige

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which sport did Chris name his third album after? Hint

Golf

Rugby

Basketball

Tennis

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Question 7 of 15

7. Chris has two daughters, both of whom have had songs named after them. What are their names? Hint

Jane and Joan

Jennifer and Jade

Jeanette and June

Josephine and Julia

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Question 8 of 15

8. Chris Rea scored his biggest hit in 1989, with the title track to which bestselling album? Hint

"Road To Hell"

"Bat Out Of Hell"

"Highway To Hell"

"To Hell And Back"

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 1993 Chris Rea joined Elton John on his "Duets" album.
Which song did they perform together? Hint

"Don't Go Breaking My Heart"

"Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"

"If You Were Me"

"Old Friend"

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Question 10 of 15

10. What colour was the Cafe in the title of Chris Rea's 1998 album? Hint

Blue

Green

Red

Black

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Question 11 of 15

11. In June 2000, which German duo scored a hit with Chris's "On The Beach"? Hint

York

Basement Jaxx

ATB

Freestylers

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Question 12 of 15

12. Chris Rea had a part in which 1998 Michael Winner produced film? Hint

"Bullseye!"

"Parting Shots"

"A Chorus Of Disapproval"

"Decadence"

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Question 13 of 15

13. One of Chris Rea's best loved songs is "Stainsby Girls". From which album is this song? Hint

"Shamrock Diaries"

"On The Beach"

"Auberge"

"Dancing With Strangers"

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Question 14 of 15

14. In 1997 Chris Rea wrote and produced a film called "La Passione", about a young man's obession for what? Hint

Girls

Music

Sport

Racing cars

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Question 15 of 15

15. Chris spent much of 2001 recovering from a serious illness. What was the title of his 2002 comeback album? Hint

"The Road To Hell Part 6"

"I Got The Blues"

"The Road To The Blues"

"Dancing Down The Stony Road"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which UK town was Chris Rea born?

Answer: Middlesbrough

Born Christopher Anton Rea on 4th March 1951, Chris was the son of Italian parents. He spent his youth helping in the family ice-cream parlour! Middlesbrough is on Teeside, in the North East of England.

2. Which famous guitarist first inspired Chris to take up playing the instrument?

Answer: Joe Walsh

Maybe not an obvious choice, but the story goes that a friend played Chris an early Joe Walsh album. When he heard it, Chris just knew that he too wanted to play the guitar. I often wonder just what that Joe Walsh record was that inspired Chris Rea so much.

3. In 1993 Chris joined a band called Magdalene, whose lead singer, David Coverdale, had just left to join which famous rock band?

Answer: Deep Purple

David replaced Ian Gillan, and performed vocal duties on Purple albums such as "Burn" and "Stormbringer". Chris Rea, of course, went on to make some very different music!

4. Chris Rea's first solo album, "Whatever happened to Benny Santini?", was released in 1978. Who actually was Benny Santini?

Answer: A discarded stage name

Magnet records wanted to market Chris as Benny Santini, rather then his given name. He wasn't impressed!

5. A single from that first album, "Fool If You Think It's Over", reached number 30 in the UK charts. Which female singer later took that song to number 17 in 1982?

Answer: Elkie Brooks

Elkie (born Elaine Bookbinder) was the former lead singer with rock band Vineger Joe, along with Robert Palmer.

6. Which sport did Chris name his third album after?

Answer: Tennis

"Tennis" was released in 1980, and made it to number 60 on the UK album charts. I have no idea if Chris is really a tennis fan!

7. Chris has two daughters, both of whom have had songs named after them. What are their names?

Answer: Josephine and Julia

"Josephine" is a track on the "Shamrock Diaries" album, and reached number 67 in the UK charts in 1985. "Julia" is featured on the "Espresso Logic" album, and made number 18 when issued as a single.

8. Chris Rea scored his biggest hit in 1989, with the title track to which bestselling album?

Answer: "Road To Hell"

The single reached number 10 in the UK charts, with the album selling over a million copies to date and giving Chris his first number one album.

9. In 1993 Chris Rea joined Elton John on his "Duets" album. Which song did they perform together?

Answer: "If You Were Me"

Other artists featured on Elton's "Duets" included George Michael, Nik Kershaw, Rupaul, and Don Henley.

10. What colour was the Cafe in the title of Chris Rea's 1998 album?

Answer: Blue

The title track to "Blue Cafe" was written for an episode of the German film series "Schimanski".

11. In June 2000, which German duo scored a hit with Chris's "On The Beach"?

Answer: York

The song reached number 4 (In the UK charts) for York, eclipsing Chris's number 57 placing.

12. Chris Rea had a part in which 1998 Michael Winner produced film?

Answer: "Parting Shots"

Said to resemble a comedy "Death Wish", the film received poor reviews, despite the acting contributions of stars such as Oliver Reed, Ben Kingsley, and Bob Hoskins.

13. One of Chris Rea's best loved songs is "Stainsby Girls". From which album is this song?

Answer: "Shamrock Diaries"

Chris's wife, Joan, is a Stainsby girl. She attended Stainsby School on Teeside.

14. In 1997 Chris Rea wrote and produced a film called "La Passione", about a young man's obession for what?

Answer: Racing cars

Chris Rea is a big racing car fan, with a particular interest in Ferraris. "La Passione" tells the story of Joe, who has the same love as his musical creator! As well as Chris himself, singer Shirley Bassey has a cameo role in the movie. There is, of course, a soundtrack album available.

15. Chris spent much of 2001 recovering from a serious illness. What was the title of his 2002 comeback album?

Answer: "Dancing Down The Stony Road"

After recovering from a serious pancreatic illness, Chris made this very Blues-influenced double album. In various interviews upon its release, he said it "was the album I have always wanted to make".
Less commercial perhaps then his previous records, it is nonetheless an entertaining album, showing Chris Rea's Blues roots.

Source: Author Popsicle01

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