ELO Christmas Challenge 2020
Dec 1, 2020 9:29:09 GMT
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Post by vlogdance on Dec 1, 2020 9:29:09 GMT
Welcome, all forumheads, to the ELO Christmas Challenge 2020.
Here are five rounds of ELO-themed puzzles for you to solve.
One point per correct answer, a maximum of 40 points available. Send me your answers via Secret Message by December 20th.
Then I'll count up everyone's score, announce the winner, and Horace will award gold, silver and bronze medals to the winner, runner-up and second runner-up.
Good luck, everyone.
ROUND 1
ELO Anagrams (8 points available)
Can you solve these ELO-related anagrams?
Near snow
A grand move
I’m sun-clad
Roy can’t do a coy refrain
Elevator supermen
Oral deodorant
Hands on rear
A wishbone way
ROUND 2
Connections (6 points available)
a) What’s the connection between these ELO songs:
Turn To Stone
10538 Overture
Lonesome Lullaby
One Step At A Time
(Clue: Just the one connection!)
b) What’s the connection between:
Roll Over Beethoven; Mr Blue Sky; Wild West Hero; Sweet Talkin’ Woman; Shine A Little Love?
(Clue: British fans were equally sold on these songs.)
c) What’s the connection between:
Roll Over Beethoven; Rock ‘n; Roll Is King; Stranger; Train Of Gold; When I Was A Boy?
(Clue: Mik and Jeff probably enjoy playing these songs.)
d) What’s the connection between:
Alone In The Universe, Hold On Tight, When I Was A Boy, All My Life, From Out Of Nowhere?
(Clue: Try singing them.)
e) What’s the connection between:
Time Of Our Life, Telephone Line, Down Came The Rain, When The Night Comes, Sweet Talkin’ Woman?
(Clue: Lyrical connections.)
f) What’s the connection between
Four Little Diamonds, Stranger On A Quiet Street; Mission (A World Record)?
(Clue: Similar connection to the previous question.)
ROUND 3
Sequences (8 points available)
a) Here’s a group of ELO songs:
Alone In The Universe
Believe Me Now
All Over The World
King Of The Universe
Which two of these other ELO songs could form part of this group? (2 points available)
Above The Clouds, Sweet Is The Night, Down Home Town, Love And Rain, In My Own Time, One Summer Dream?
b) Jeff’s been typing out the lyrics to some of his songs:
Queen Of The Hours
Who’s That?
Endless Lies
Rock 'n' Roll Is King
Train Of Gold
Which of these other ELO songs could come next on his list? (1 point available)
Above The Clouds; Look At Me Now; Xanadu; Wishing, Yours Truly 2095?
c) Valentine’s Day’s coming up, so Jeff’s putting together a playlist to listen to over a candlelight dinner:
Can’t Get It Out Of My Head
All My Love
Midnight Blue
Eldorado Finale
Love And Rain
Can you name the next two ELO songs on Jeff’s playlist? (2 points available)
d) The Archbishop of Canterbury (head of the Church of England) has invited Jeff to play at a service in St Paul’s Cathedral, London. Jeff’s drawn up a setlist:
Getting To The Point
Evil Woman
Long Black Road
Night In The City
Danger Ahead
Can you name the next ELO song on Jeff’s list?
e) Jeff would have liked to have as many Number 1 hits as The Beatles. He’s listed a few of his recordings that he thinks could have gone to number 1 in the UK charts:
All My Life
She
Get a Hold Of Myself (Take 2)
Ticket To The Moon
Hello My Old Friend
Help Yourself
Can you name another two of Jeff’s songs that he could have added to his list? (2 points available)
ROUND 4
Anagrams – Forum Fun (8 points available)
These are all anagrams of people or topics mentioned on the forum this year:
Cheeky inns
I burbled
Praised what’s cheap
Ninth vigil
Pure of thumb
Grabs Jet’s genius off us
See union advance
Moderate this hurt
ROUND 5
Miscellaneous (10 points available)
a) When he’s tuning his guitar, Jeff likes to practise a few of his songs.
He starts by playing Evil Woman, then Across The Border, Do Ya, then Getting To The Point.
Can you suggest the next two songs Jeff could practise?
(2 points available)
b) On their tour bus, the band occasionally enjoyed a game of Scrabble.
They had a playlist of songs they listened to during their game:
Bluebird Is Dead
Hold On Tight
Time After Time
Roll Over Beethoven
Steppin’ Out
Which of these other songs did they like to listen to while playing?
(1 point available)
Everyone’s Born To Die
Time Of Our Life
Sorrow About To Fall
The Sun Will Shine On You
So Fine
c) To mark the anniversary of the first ever Test match, ELO once played in a charity cricket match at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Sadly, they didn’t do all that well:
Hugh top-scored with 31.
Jeff was close behind, scoring 30.
Richard scored 26.
Mik only scored 2.
Which band member scored 8?
Was it Kelly, Bev, Mel or Louis?
(1 point available)
d) Once, on tour, the band started discussing their favourite actresses. They decided to go to the cinema that afternoon. But they all had a different choice of film:
(1 point available)
Bev wanted to see And God Created Woman.
Richard liked A Taste Of Honey
Jeff voted for Tootsie
Which film did Hugh want to see?
Please select one answer from the four movies listed below:
The China Syndrome
Manhattan
Kramer Vs Kramer
The Long Good Friday
e) After the photographer Richard Avedon took ELO’s picture for an album cover, he decided to go and see the band play live in concert. He became such a fan, he went to see them play in several US cities.
He first went to see them in Malibu (CA). Then he travelled east to see them in Reno (NV), then in Missouri City (TX), then in Jackson (MS).
Which city did Richard Avedon go and see the band in, after that?
Did he go to see them in Atlanta (GA)?
Or in Nashville (TS)?
Or in Montgomery (AL)?
Or in Columbia (SC)?
(1 point available)
f) In the mid-70s, the classic ELO line-up (known as the Magnificent Seven) was once invited to an evening reception at Birmingham Central Library. But they had to behave themselves and respect the library’s rules.
The Head Librarian had made a seating plan, and escorted each member inside one by one.
Bev was the first to be shown in. Then Mel was brought inside and seated next to him. He was followed by Kelly.
Who was the last band member to be shown in?
Was it Jeff, Richard, Mik or Hugh? (1 point available)
g) After producing the remaining three Beatles, Jeff revealed to an interviewer that there were other artists he dreamed of producing.
He listed these artists: Joan Armatrading, Chuck Berry, Billy Ocean, Vera Lynn.
Which of these other artists did Jeff name:
Celine Dion, Loretta Lynn, Petula Clark, Gary Barlow, or Michael McDonald?
(1 point available)
h) "All over the world", each country has its favourite ELO song.
In Germany, they like Destination Unknown.
In Burundi, they’re fans of Big Wheels.
In the Dominican Republic, the favourite tune is Don’t Walk Away.
In Turkey, they prefer Train Of Gold.
Which is the favourite song in Sweden?
Is it Sci-Fi Woman, Summer and Lightning, Sweet Is The Night or Send It? (1 point available)
i) Great news – Richard Tandy has been nominated for a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars.
Jeff’s so keen to see his old friend receive the honour, he’s written to the authorities to persuade them to give Richard this award.
In his letter, Jeff made these points:
"Richard should have a star – like me, he’s the holder of a new world record!"
"Something is seriously amiss if our home town doesn’t honour a man with magic fingers."
"He may not be a knight of the realm, but he’s the king of the keyboards."
Which of these other statements did Jeff make, in his letter? (1 point available)
(Googling will be allowed, for this question!)
"A star would be much better than a sculpture, a fountain or a painting."
"It would be a wonderful discovery for his fans to make when walking in the city."
"Give me a shovel and I’ll walk up Broad Street and place the tile meself."
"A light gold star for Richard would be the best move the city could make."
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Here are five rounds of ELO-themed puzzles for you to solve.
One point per correct answer, a maximum of 40 points available. Send me your answers via Secret Message by December 20th.
Then I'll count up everyone's score, announce the winner, and Horace will award gold, silver and bronze medals to the winner, runner-up and second runner-up.
Good luck, everyone.
ROUND 1
ELO Anagrams (8 points available)
Can you solve these ELO-related anagrams?
Near snow
A grand move
I’m sun-clad
Roy can’t do a coy refrain
Elevator supermen
Oral deodorant
Hands on rear
A wishbone way
ROUND 2
Connections (6 points available)
a) What’s the connection between these ELO songs:
Turn To Stone
10538 Overture
Lonesome Lullaby
One Step At A Time
(Clue: Just the one connection!)
b) What’s the connection between:
Roll Over Beethoven; Mr Blue Sky; Wild West Hero; Sweet Talkin’ Woman; Shine A Little Love?
(Clue: British fans were equally sold on these songs.)
c) What’s the connection between:
Roll Over Beethoven; Rock ‘n; Roll Is King; Stranger; Train Of Gold; When I Was A Boy?
(Clue: Mik and Jeff probably enjoy playing these songs.)
d) What’s the connection between:
Alone In The Universe, Hold On Tight, When I Was A Boy, All My Life, From Out Of Nowhere?
(Clue: Try singing them.)
e) What’s the connection between:
Time Of Our Life, Telephone Line, Down Came The Rain, When The Night Comes, Sweet Talkin’ Woman?
(Clue: Lyrical connections.)
f) What’s the connection between
Four Little Diamonds, Stranger On A Quiet Street; Mission (A World Record)?
(Clue: Similar connection to the previous question.)
ROUND 3
Sequences (8 points available)
a) Here’s a group of ELO songs:
Alone In The Universe
Believe Me Now
All Over The World
King Of The Universe
Which two of these other ELO songs could form part of this group? (2 points available)
Above The Clouds, Sweet Is The Night, Down Home Town, Love And Rain, In My Own Time, One Summer Dream?
b) Jeff’s been typing out the lyrics to some of his songs:
Queen Of The Hours
Who’s That?
Endless Lies
Rock 'n' Roll Is King
Train Of Gold
Which of these other ELO songs could come next on his list? (1 point available)
Above The Clouds; Look At Me Now; Xanadu; Wishing, Yours Truly 2095?
c) Valentine’s Day’s coming up, so Jeff’s putting together a playlist to listen to over a candlelight dinner:
Can’t Get It Out Of My Head
All My Love
Midnight Blue
Eldorado Finale
Love And Rain
Can you name the next two ELO songs on Jeff’s playlist? (2 points available)
d) The Archbishop of Canterbury (head of the Church of England) has invited Jeff to play at a service in St Paul’s Cathedral, London. Jeff’s drawn up a setlist:
Getting To The Point
Evil Woman
Long Black Road
Night In The City
Danger Ahead
Can you name the next ELO song on Jeff’s list?
e) Jeff would have liked to have as many Number 1 hits as The Beatles. He’s listed a few of his recordings that he thinks could have gone to number 1 in the UK charts:
All My Life
She
Get a Hold Of Myself (Take 2)
Ticket To The Moon
Hello My Old Friend
Help Yourself
Can you name another two of Jeff’s songs that he could have added to his list? (2 points available)
ROUND 4
Anagrams – Forum Fun (8 points available)
These are all anagrams of people or topics mentioned on the forum this year:
Cheeky inns
I burbled
Praised what’s cheap
Ninth vigil
Pure of thumb
Grabs Jet’s genius off us
See union advance
Moderate this hurt
ROUND 5
Miscellaneous (10 points available)
a) When he’s tuning his guitar, Jeff likes to practise a few of his songs.
He starts by playing Evil Woman, then Across The Border, Do Ya, then Getting To The Point.
Can you suggest the next two songs Jeff could practise?
(2 points available)
b) On their tour bus, the band occasionally enjoyed a game of Scrabble.
They had a playlist of songs they listened to during their game:
Bluebird Is Dead
Hold On Tight
Time After Time
Roll Over Beethoven
Steppin’ Out
Which of these other songs did they like to listen to while playing?
(1 point available)
Everyone’s Born To Die
Time Of Our Life
Sorrow About To Fall
The Sun Will Shine On You
So Fine
c) To mark the anniversary of the first ever Test match, ELO once played in a charity cricket match at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Sadly, they didn’t do all that well:
Hugh top-scored with 31.
Jeff was close behind, scoring 30.
Richard scored 26.
Mik only scored 2.
Which band member scored 8?
Was it Kelly, Bev, Mel or Louis?
(1 point available)
d) Once, on tour, the band started discussing their favourite actresses. They decided to go to the cinema that afternoon. But they all had a different choice of film:
(1 point available)
Bev wanted to see And God Created Woman.
Richard liked A Taste Of Honey
Jeff voted for Tootsie
Which film did Hugh want to see?
Please select one answer from the four movies listed below:
The China Syndrome
Manhattan
Kramer Vs Kramer
The Long Good Friday
e) After the photographer Richard Avedon took ELO’s picture for an album cover, he decided to go and see the band play live in concert. He became such a fan, he went to see them play in several US cities.
He first went to see them in Malibu (CA). Then he travelled east to see them in Reno (NV), then in Missouri City (TX), then in Jackson (MS).
Which city did Richard Avedon go and see the band in, after that?
Did he go to see them in Atlanta (GA)?
Or in Nashville (TS)?
Or in Montgomery (AL)?
Or in Columbia (SC)?
(1 point available)
f) In the mid-70s, the classic ELO line-up (known as the Magnificent Seven) was once invited to an evening reception at Birmingham Central Library. But they had to behave themselves and respect the library’s rules.
The Head Librarian had made a seating plan, and escorted each member inside one by one.
Bev was the first to be shown in. Then Mel was brought inside and seated next to him. He was followed by Kelly.
Who was the last band member to be shown in?
Was it Jeff, Richard, Mik or Hugh? (1 point available)
g) After producing the remaining three Beatles, Jeff revealed to an interviewer that there were other artists he dreamed of producing.
He listed these artists: Joan Armatrading, Chuck Berry, Billy Ocean, Vera Lynn.
Which of these other artists did Jeff name:
Celine Dion, Loretta Lynn, Petula Clark, Gary Barlow, or Michael McDonald?
(1 point available)
h) "All over the world", each country has its favourite ELO song.
In Germany, they like Destination Unknown.
In Burundi, they’re fans of Big Wheels.
In the Dominican Republic, the favourite tune is Don’t Walk Away.
In Turkey, they prefer Train Of Gold.
Which is the favourite song in Sweden?
Is it Sci-Fi Woman, Summer and Lightning, Sweet Is The Night or Send It? (1 point available)
i) Great news – Richard Tandy has been nominated for a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars.
Jeff’s so keen to see his old friend receive the honour, he’s written to the authorities to persuade them to give Richard this award.
In his letter, Jeff made these points:
"Richard should have a star – like me, he’s the holder of a new world record!"
"Something is seriously amiss if our home town doesn’t honour a man with magic fingers."
"He may not be a knight of the realm, but he’s the king of the keyboards."
Which of these other statements did Jeff make, in his letter? (1 point available)
(Googling will be allowed, for this question!)
"A star would be much better than a sculpture, a fountain or a painting."
"It would be a wonderful discovery for his fans to make when walking in the city."
"Give me a shovel and I’ll walk up Broad Street and place the tile meself."
"A light gold star for Richard would be the best move the city could make."
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