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Twin-Pick Music Trivia Quiz -- Remember the British Dylan?

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Home Inspector with King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. Home Inspector Lic #207

Back in the 1960's there was a singing troubadour, folk singer, who was often referred to as the British "Bob Dylan."

In fact, that was a pretty simplistic comparison in that they did not do similar songs at all. This performer did start out by singing folk and protest songs and he did play a guitar and have a harmonica around his neck. That part was "Dylanesque".

Since many looked upon this singer as an imitator, it is interesting to know that he was respected by the Beatles, the Yardbirds and some of the bands contemporary to his times. Even Dylan met with the man and considered him to be a talent. This mystery man had several hits. In the beginning he did pure folk songs. In the late 1960's, he switched to some pretty strange songs with odd titles and lyrics. Those, more flower power selections, provided his big hits and some of the words are weird but they are classics.

Yes, it is time for Twin-Pick, your chance to show your stuff. If you were around in the 1960's you ought to get this one right. If you do get it right, you will see the original artist perform an original hit. Get it wrong and you will be roasted by my spoiled rotten but nasty cyber assistants.

Question: Of the choices below, which artist was known as the British Bob Dylan? Incidentally, this artist had a #1 song in the USA in 1966.

A. Georgie Fame

B. Cliff Richard

C. Peter Asher

D. Donovan

E. Noel Harrison

F. Richard Harris

 

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Steven L. Smith

Bellingham WA Home Inspections

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Comments (17)

Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

finally an easy one:) Must be the season of the witch

Jun 26, 2009 03:38 PM
Matt Grohe
RE/MAX Concepts - Des Moines, IA
Serving the metro since 2003

I'm voting for Donovan but I'm not sure why.

Jun 26, 2009 04:06 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

That one was pretty easy Steven! As soon as you said strange - This IS one strange dude...

Your building consultant for life in Nashville, TN

Jun 26, 2009 09:13 PM
Kevin Cavanaugh
Keller Williams Hudson Valley Realty - Tappan, NY
Lic. Associate Broker, ABR, GREEN

Steve, I guessed that one before I even read the choices.  Keep em coming brother!

Jun 26, 2009 09:31 PM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

I get so much whining and sobbing from Charlie over these, that I had to make it easy. If it wasn't Herman's Hermits, he does not know it.

Jun 27, 2009 12:30 AM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

Yep, this one was easy. Just ignore Charlies whining and keep 'em coming.

Jun 27, 2009 01:05 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Steven, this was an easy one. Its been a long time since I've heard "Mellow Yellow".

Jun 27, 2009 01:41 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Geez everyone,

Now you are all telling me how "easy" I am. You better be careful what you ask for.

Jun 27, 2009 01:48 AM
Cris Burlew
Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc. - Saint Pete Beach, FL
Broker ~ St Pete Beach FL Real Estate

I've heard his music before and that was one weird song...chose Donovan right from the start when looking at the list. Thanks for having this trivia, it's fun. I'm just glad I didn't meet your nasty cyber assistants this time :)

Jun 27, 2009 02:22 PM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

This one was too easy, but it shall change. By the way, Mellow Yellow was a huge hit.

Jun 27, 2009 03:15 PM
Kate Kate
San Diego, CA

Way too easy. But you already knew this. Pour it on. Kate

Jun 28, 2009 12:46 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Mrs Kate,

I convinced the boss to make it easy. I thought if you got this right it would sweeten your attidute about me and my family. Judge me kind and caring.

Nutsy W

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Jun 28, 2009 03:33 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

It wasn't easy.  I just guessed right again.  Now I'm feeling pretty mellow.

Jun 28, 2009 05:29 AM
Jack Gilleland
Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton - Clayton, OH

Thought Nutsy would have liked Sunshine Superman better.  Got it right first try.

Jun 28, 2009 05:01 PM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I used to have his Greatest Hits album. He was fun to listen to , but no Dylan !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 26, 2010 11:27 PM
Jack Sterback
Coldwell Banker Select professionals, Lancaster , PA. - West Lancaster, PA
Relocation Specialist

It's amazing - I remember the songs better then the artists.

Mar 05, 2010 11:35 PM
Gail Sterback
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals, Lancaster PA - Mountville, PA
LancasterRelocation Specialist

Now I know who sang this song.  Interesting history.  Thanks for sharing

Mar 06, 2010 05:43 AM