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Gilbert O'Sullivan Trivia Quiz

Gilbert O'Sullivan is, in my humble opinion, one of the finest songwriter/singers of the 20th/21st century. Here are some mixed questions about his life, music and his career.

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

Author
skyvet

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,517

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
230

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Question 1 of 10

1. Raymond Edward O'Sullivan, who adopted the stage name Gilbert, was born on 1st December 1944 in which county of the Republic of Ireland? Hint

Mayo

Kildare

Waterford

Tipperary

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Question 2 of 10

2. Gilbert's first band were called the Doodles, formed when he was at Swindon Art College in Wiltshire. What instrument did Gilbert play in the band? Hint

Saxaphone

Keyboards

Drums

Guitar

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Question 3 of 10

3. After his contract with CBS expired, who became Gilbert's manager, signing him to the MAM label? Hint

Brian Epstein

Louis Walsh

Gordon Mills

Mickie Most

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which song saw Gilbert enjoy his first UK top 10 success in 1970? Hint

Get Down

Matrimony

Nothing Rhymed

Clair

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of Gilbert's most famous songs was entitled "Clair". Who gave Gilbert the inspiration for this song? Hint

His daughter

His manager's daughter

His sister

His manager's sister

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which year did Gilbert receive his first Ivor Novello award? Hint

1972

1971

1974

1973

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Question 7 of 10

7. In January 1980, Gilbert married his girlfriend Aase. What is her nationality? Hint

Swedish

Norwegian

Danish

Russian

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2001, Gilbert launched his own record label. What name did he give to the label? Hint

ByHeck

ByGum

ByMe

ByThunder

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Question 9 of 10

9. Gilbert's 1993 album "Sounds of the Loop", which was named by the Daily Telegraph newspaper as the Record of the Week, was recorded almost entirely in Gilbert's studio at his home where? Hint

Paris

Ireland

Jersey

London

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Question 10 of 10

10. After legalities forced Gilbert to spend 5 years in the "wilderness", his first release after this was in 1987, was only released in Germany, and had which title? Hint

Emerald Road

Gold Hill

Frobisher Drive

The Greenway

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Raymond Edward O'Sullivan, who adopted the stage name Gilbert, was born on 1st December 1944 in which county of the Republic of Ireland?

Answer: Waterford

It's suprising that he maintains a slim figure, as his mother ran a sweet shop!

2. Gilbert's first band were called the Doodles, formed when he was at Swindon Art College in Wiltshire. What instrument did Gilbert play in the band?

Answer: Drums

Although he played drums with the Doodles, the first instrument he learned was the guitar, and progressed on to piano after that.

3. After his contract with CBS expired, who became Gilbert's manager, signing him to the MAM label?

Answer: Gordon Mills

At the time he signed Gilbert, Gordon Mills was already managing Tom Jones and Englebert Humperdinck (among others).

4. Which song saw Gilbert enjoy his first UK top 10 success in 1970?

Answer: Nothing Rhymed

"Nothing Rhymed" reached the number 8 spot in November 1970.

5. One of Gilbert's most famous songs was entitled "Clair". Who gave Gilbert the inspiration for this song?

Answer: His manager's daughter

Clair was 3 years old at the time of Gilbert writing the song, and he often used to babysit her when her parents went out.

6. In which year did Gilbert receive his first Ivor Novello award?

Answer: 1973

He won the award as "Best songwriter of the year". He also won it again the following year for "Best Song" with the track "Get Down".

7. In January 1980, Gilbert married his girlfriend Aase. What is her nationality?

Answer: Norwegian

Their first child Helen-Marie was born in 1981. The couple's second daughter Tara was born in 1984.

8. In 2001, Gilbert launched his own record label. What name did he give to the label?

Answer: ByGum

Gilbert also launched his own official website in 2001 (www.gilbertosullivan.net)

9. Gilbert's 1993 album "Sounds of the Loop", which was named by the Daily Telegraph newspaper as the Record of the Week, was recorded almost entirely in Gilbert's studio at his home where?

Answer: Jersey

This album features a duet with the legendary Peggy Lee on the track "Can't Think Straight".

10. After legalities forced Gilbert to spend 5 years in the "wilderness", his first release after this was in 1987, was only released in Germany, and had which title?

Answer: Frobisher Drive

Frobisher Drive was the street where Gilbert lived during his time at Swindon Art College. Gold Hill in Shaftbury (England) was where the picture that appeared on the album cover was taken. The other two are ficticious!

Source: Author skyvet

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