Quiz Answers
What is Chris’s full real name?
Christopher John Davison
What is CdeB’s date of birth?
October 15th, 1948
Chris holds dual nationality. Which 2 countries are they?
Argentina & The UK
Which English Public School did he attend?
Marlborough
And which Irish University?
Trinity College, Dublin
What was the name of the first band that Chris supported on tour?
Horslips
Who was the A&R director responsible for giving Chris his first contract with A&M records?
Dave Margereson
What was Chris’s wife’s maiden name?
Diane Morley
When were Chris and Diane married?
25th November 1978
Who was Chris supporting when he first toured Canada?
Supertramp
On the Canadian tour CdeB met his future musical director. What was his name?
Glen Morrow
In which country did Chris have his first number 1 hit? What was it?
Brazil – Turning Around (Flying)
“Me and you and Paul and Sue”, but who are Paul and Sue?
Diane’s sister and her husband. (One of Chris’s best friends.)
Which conflict prompted Chris to write Borderline?
The Falklands “War”
Where was Chris invited to sing to mark the 50th anniversary of the D Day landings?
On Board the QEII anchored off Normandy
And during this performance what did he sing that upset some people?
“There is nothing worth dying for.”, in “Up Here In Heaven”.
What model of car was Chris apparently driving while making the Into the Light
album?
A BMW 635
And what had he changed it to by the time of the Flying Colours tour?
BMW 735
What major historical inaccuracy does the song Crusader contain?
Richard I army never reached Jerusalem
What form of transport is mentioned in, “She Means Everything to Me”?
Gondolas
What are the last words heard on, “This Song for You”?
Take care of yourself
During which album track will you hear an excerpt from Shakespeare’s play, “The Tempest”?
Don’t Pay The Ferryman
Who plays the piano on, “The Head and the Heart” track?
Howard Jones
What incident inspired the song, “Eastern Wind”?
The overthrow of the Shah of Iran.
Who’s voice can be heard on, “The Sound of a Gun” track?
Tina Turner
Which song was influenced by Hemingway’s, “A Farewell to Arms”?
Say Goodbye To It All
Who did Chris collaborate with for the “This Way Up” album?
Albert Hammond/Steve Dubury
In which song is Chris, “Going to read a little Shakespeare”?
Fatal Hesitation
Which island inspired, “Living on the Island”?
Crete
Which F1 racing driver has Chris tried to teach to play the guitar?
Eddie Irvine
On which (UK) CD single will you find, “Strangers on a Train”?
Blond Hair, Blue Jeans
What were the 2 “new” tracks include on “From a Spark to a flame”?
Diamond in the Dark & This Waiting Heart
Which track appeared on the CD version of Flying Colours but not on the vinyl LP?
The Simple Truth
Chris has sung or spoken in French on at least 3 recordings. Name them.
There are actually 4! A Rainy Night in Paris, Separate Tables (BD version), the French-Canadian version of When I Think of You & The Getaway.
Which well known British artist has said that he wished that he had recorded, “Lady in Red”?
Cliff Richard
Who covered, “I’m Counting on You”?
Tom Jones
Who does Chris ask, “Are you out there listening?” on, “Where We Will Be Going”?
John (Lennon)
How was Diane nearly killed in an accident?
Thrown from her horse and broke her neck.
Who supported Chris on the UK leg of his, “Flying Colours” tour?
Runrig
Who, “Never thought she’d see his face again”?
Mary (Magdalen)
Which song appears to be a sequel to, “Spanish Train”?
The Devils Eye
What inspired, “The leader”, trilogy?
A painting of cavemen in an hotel in Britany
Which song appears to be based on the legend of St Christopher?
The Risen Lord
Where was the original, “Beautiful Dreams” concert performed?
Symphony Hall – Birmingham, UK.
On which TV show did Chris appear with members of the British Royal Family?
It’s a Royal Knockout
Which English Premiership football team does Chris support?
Liverpool