One quiz at a time

[Old Bridge]

The question was which song, not the artist, because that was obviously you.

[PhilW]

Indeed, the question is which song; my clarifications that you can discount the artist and the personage are just bonus information.

[Old Bridge]

Indeed, the question is which song; my clarifications that you can discount the artist and the personage are just bonus information.

I know it is not my turn, but I wanted to tell you that your bonus information was absolutely no use.

[PhilW]

I know it is not my turn, but I wanted to tell you that your bonus information was absolutely no use.

I was intending to wait for a couple more guesses, but will provide a clue tomorrow if needed.

[idj123]

Johnny B Goode.

[PhilW]

Johnny B Goode.

No.
Person is neIther a Johnny, nor a Mr. Goode; Artist is neither Chuck Berry, Judas Priest, Hendrix nor the Beatles.

[Old Bridge]

That Don't Impress Me Much, Shania Twain Album: Come On Over
About: Brad Pitt

[Glenn E.]

Phil sings Shania Twain?

[mental image]

*delete delete delete*

Major Tom?

[Old Bridge]

Phil sings Shania Twain?

[mental image]

*delete delete delete*

Major Tom?

Some of you know each other well enough not to make such potentially uncomplementary mistakes.
No offence ment, Phil.

[Old Bridge]

New guess: ME AND STEPHEN HAWKING by MANIC STREET PREACHERS

[PhilW]

That Don't Impress Me Much, Shania Twain Album: Come On Over
About: Brad Pitt

Not Brad Pitt; not Shania.

Major Tom?

Not Major Tom (i.e. Space Oddity); not any other military figure.

New guess: ME AND STEPHEN HAWKING by MANIC STREET PREACHERS

Not Stephen Hawking; not Manic Street Preachers.

Some good guesses. Time for a clue (or two):
- The song is from a well known album released during the 80s 70s; the group had several well known albums through the 70s and 80s.
- The person mentioned is real, not fictional.

[Old Bridge]

Every Breath You Take, Police/Sting
Trudie Styler, 63, was spotted sampling the wares at the international wine exhibition 'ProWein' in Dusseldorf, Germany,

[PhilW]

- The song is from a well known album released during the 80s 70s; the group had several well known albums through the 70s and 80s.

A correction: The album in question was in fact released right at the end of the 70s, not in the 80s. {apologies}

[PhilW]

Every Breath You Take, Police/Sting
Trudie Styler, 63, was spotted sampling the wares at the international wine exhibition 'ProWein' in Dusseldorf, Germany,

No, and not the Police or Sting for either person or artist. However, since your guess was following my slightly faulty clue (now corrected) I'm counting that guess void; feel free to guess again without waiting for others first, if you wish.

[PhilW]

Trudie Styler, 63, was spotted sampling the wares at the international wine exhibition 'ProWein' in Dusseldorf, Germany,

Then surely there should be a photo of Axel with her to promote his book around somewhere?

[Old Bridge]

Is Axel mentioned in the song?
This is too big a topic to cover. Do you know that in 1979, 800 albums (reckoned as the best) were released?
I'll wait for more clues.

[Old Bridge]

Ach, cannot help myself.
The Guns Of Brixton, The Clash?

[PhilW]

Ach, cannot help myself.
The Guns Of Brixton, The Clash?

Does that reference a person? Not the Clash, anyway.
Edit: I see it mentions "Ivan". Person is not an Ivan.

[PhilW]

Additional clues:
- The person mentioned is female, and has an OBE
- The album on which the track appears is a double-album

[flash_uk]

Vera. Album is The Wall, Pink Floyd. Vera Lynn.

[PhilW]

Vera. Album is The Wall, Pink Floyd. Vera Lynn.

Spot on. I was singing "Vera, Vera... what has become of you?" only to shortly afterwards find her appearing on the news as she had just turned 100. Mike's question.

[flash_uk]

The double album clue was the clincher! Let's keep the music theme going.

What was the first album I ever purchased?

[Old Bridge]

That depends on your interests as a young man. In 1987 I would have bought Verdis Rigoletto - Wiener Philharmoniker- Giulini.
Seriously though, in London 1987 Bad, Michael Jackson.

[flash_uk]

That depends on your interests as a young man. In 1987 I would have bought Verdis Rigoletto - Wiener Philharmoniker- Giulini.
Seriously though, in London 1987 Bad, Michael Jackson.

Wasn't Bad.

[idj123]

I'm going with the Irish connection-Thin Lizzy, Live and Dangerous . And if it wasn't it should have been!