1.... Born on an island in the Indian Ocean.
Had a 4 octave vocal range.
Formed a band in the 70's. FREDDIE MERCURY.
2...Born in London.
A child of Irish immigrants.
Started her singing career with her brother.
3...Born in New York.
Raped in her teens and suffered PTSD as a result.
Bisexual and an active supporter of LGBT rights.
Has great success in singing, songwriting and acting. LADY GAGA.
4...Born in the 40's.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, still recording today.
Sold more than 140million records worldwide. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN.
5...American singer and business woman.
Identifies first as a songwriter, then a singer.
Started in Country, moved on to pop, writes about her own relationships. TAYLOR SWIFT.
Magica said
Jul 27 10:51 AM, 2024
2. Dusty Springfield ?
Syl said
Jul 27 11:56 AM, 2024
Magica wrote:
2. Dusty Springfield ?
Well done Mags...quiz completed x
Syl said
Jul 27 2:50 PM, 2024
Try these....maybe a bit more difficult.
1. French born.
Father was a restauranter...found fame whilst still a young teen..still active in show business.
2. English born.
Father was a publican. Discovered as a singer, went into acting, still active as both.
3. American born.
Mother owned a hairdessing salon. Popular both in singing and acting. Also produces and directs, still active.
4. English born. Known mainly for her iconic songs played worldwide. deceased.
5.English born. A group of four musicians. Found fame in the 60's. Recently reformed and also rerecorded one of their original songs.
Magica said
Jul 27 11:51 PM, 2024
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
2. Dusty Springfield ?
Well done Mags...quiz completed x
Really? Wow
Magica said
Jul 28 4:11 AM, 2024
4. Vera Lynn?
Amy Winehouse?
-- Edited by Magica on Sunday 28th of July 2024 04:12:58 AM
Syl said
Jul 28 12:53 PM, 2024
Magica wrote:
4. Vera Lynn?
Amy Winehouse?
-- Edited by Magica on Sunday 28th of July 2024 04:12:58 AM
Vera Lynn is spot on...well done. x
1. French born.
Father was a restauranter...found fame whilst still a young teen..still active in show business.
2. English born. Father was a publican. Discovered as a singer, went into acting, still active as both.
3. American born. Mother owned a hairdessing salon. Popular both in singing and acting. Also produces and directs, still active.
4. English born. Known mainly for her iconic songs played worldwide. deceased....VERA LYNN.
5.English born. A group of four musicians. Found fame in the 60's. Recently reformed and also rerecorded one of their original songs.
Magica said
Jul 28 3:30 PM, 2024
Need clues please Syl x
Syl said
Jul 28 4:44 PM, 2024
Magica wrote:
Need clues please Syl x
Hmmm....I told you these were a bit harder.
OK. Extra clues.
1. Partnered another famous person. They have two children together but eventually broke up.
2. Key word is 'discovered'.
3. Has a nickname...initials QB.
4.
5. They were decades before their time with their controversial hit record in the 70's.
Magica said
Jul 28 9:08 PM, 2024
1. I thought Peter Andre but he's Greek.
Magica said
Jul 28 10:29 PM, 2024
5. The Hollies?
Syl said
Jul 28 11:14 PM, 2024
Not Peter Andre....looking for a female not a male.
Not the Hollies, looking for a group from London not Manchester.
Magica said
Jul 29 9:32 AM, 2024
Oh you never said female.
Ok Petula Clark?
Celine Dion?
5. Kinks
Syl said
Jul 29 11:48 AM, 2024
Magica wrote:
Oh you never said female. Ok Petula Clark? Celine Dion?
5. Kinks
I never said female because it's up to you to work it out.
Petula Clark is English not French.
Celine Dions husband passed away, they didn't split up.
Put the clues together...you will get there in the end.
The KINKS is correct.
Lola was the controversial song before it's time.
1. French born. Father was a restauranter...found fame whilst still a young teen..still active in show business.
2. English born. Father was a publican. Discovered as a singer, went into acting, still active as both.
3. American born. Mother owned a hairdessing salon. Popular both in singing and acting. Also produces and directs, still active.
4. English born. Known mainly for her iconic songs played worldwide. deceased....VERA LYNN/
5.English born. A group of four musicians. Found fame in the 60's. Recently reformed and also rerecorded one of their original songs...THE KINKS.
Magica said
Jul 29 12:25 PM, 2024
2. David Essex?
Syl said
Jul 29 5:12 PM, 2024
Magica wrote:
2. David Essex?
Nope....key word is 'discovered', maybe on a talent show??
Magica said
Jul 30 10:29 AM, 2024
Can't do it Syl, I give up. Maybe anon can.
Anonymous said
Jul 30 12:06 PM, 2024
Magica wrote:
Can't do it Syl, I give up. Maybe anon can.
I've no idea
Syl said
Jul 30 1:34 PM, 2024
The first set were too easy, but maybe I made it too hard this time.
I can give easier clues or just give the answers...whatever you both prefer.
Magica said
Jul 30 10:44 PM, 2024
Syl wrote:
The first set were too easy, but maybe I made it too hard this time. I can give easier clues or just give the answers...whatever you both prefer.
I'm not going to be playing tomorrow, so I leave it upto you x
Had a 4 octave vocal range.
Formed a band in the 70's. FREDDIE MERCURY.
2...Born in London.
A child of Irish immigrants.
Started her singing career with her brother.
3...Born in New York.
Raped in her teens and suffered PTSD as a result.
Bisexual and an active supporter of LGBT rights.
Has great success in singing, songwriting and acting. LADY GAGA.
4...Born in the 40's.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, still recording today.
Sold more than 140million records worldwide. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN.
5...American singer and business woman.
Identifies first as a songwriter, then a singer.
Started in Country, moved on to pop, writes about her own relationships. TAYLOR SWIFT.
Well done Mags...quiz completed x
1. French born.
Father was a restauranter...found fame whilst still a young teen..still active in show business.
2. English born.
Father was a publican. Discovered as a singer, went into acting, still active as both.
3. American born.
Mother owned a hairdessing salon. Popular both in singing and acting. Also produces and directs, still active.
4. English born. Known mainly for her iconic songs played worldwide. deceased.
5.English born. A group of four musicians. Found fame in the 60's. Recently reformed and also rerecorded one of their original songs.
Really? Wow
4. Vera Lynn?
Amy Winehouse?
-- Edited by Magica on Sunday 28th of July 2024 04:12:58 AM
Vera Lynn is spot on...well done. x
1. French born.
Father was a restauranter...found fame whilst still a young teen..still active in show business.
2. English born.
Father was a publican. Discovered as a singer, went into acting, still active as both.
3. American born.
Mother owned a hairdessing salon. Popular both in singing and acting. Also produces and directs, still active.
4. English born. Known mainly for her iconic songs played worldwide. deceased....VERA LYNN.
5.English born. A group of four musicians. Found fame in the 60's. Recently reformed and also rerecorded one of their original songs.
Hmmm....I told you these were a bit harder.
OK. Extra clues.
1. Partnered another famous person. They have two children together but eventually broke up.
2. Key word is 'discovered'.
3. Has a nickname...initials QB.
4.
5. They were decades before their time with their controversial hit record in the 70's.
Not the Hollies, looking for a group from London not Manchester.
Ok Petula Clark?
Celine Dion?
5. Kinks
I never said female because it's up to you to work it out.
Petula Clark is English not French.
Celine Dions husband passed away, they didn't split up.
Put the clues together...you will get there in the end.
The KINKS is correct.
Lola was the controversial song before it's time.
1. French born.
Father was a restauranter...found fame whilst still a young teen..still active in show business.
2. English born.
Father was a publican. Discovered as a singer, went into acting, still active as both.
3. American born.
Mother owned a hairdessing salon. Popular both in singing and acting. Also produces and directs, still active.
4. English born. Known mainly for her iconic songs played worldwide. deceased....VERA LYNN/
5.English born. A group of four musicians. Found fame in the 60's. Recently reformed and also rerecorded one of their original songs...THE KINKS.
Nope....key word is 'discovered', maybe on a talent show??
I've no idea
I can give easier clues or just give the answers...whatever you both prefer.
I'm not going to be playing tomorrow, so I leave it upto you x