OT - The Pub Quiz Thread

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As I didn't take physics or chemistry beyond the age of 14, I was quite please to remember ohms was some kind of measurement.

What was the Scottish currency before the Act of Union 1707, and for a extra point, what was it's exchange rate to the Pound Sterling?
 
sb_73 said:
As I didn't take physics or chemistry beyond the age of 14, I was quite please to remember ohms was some kind of measurement.

What was the Scottish currency before the Act of Union 1707, and for a extra point, what was it's exchange rate to the Pound Sterling?
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The Groat?...
 
What 1975 hit did Johnny Marr say was the inspiration for the guitar riff on this Smiths masterpiece........

[video=youtube;HUMh8GQnDW8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUMh8GQnDW8[/video]
 
Stroller said:
What 1975 hit did Johnny Marr say was the inspiration for the guitar riff on this Smiths masterpiece........

[video=youtube;HUMh8GQnDW8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUMh8GQnDW8[/video]
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That is a tough tough question. I've heard this riff being referenced to so many different artists I can never work out who it actually is. Some of the influences accredited to 'How soon is now' are........ Bo Diddley, The Stones, Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Patti Smith and even Elvis. But as far as I can remember none of the above had a hit in 1975. I'm flummoxed but if I had to have a stab at one it would be 'Run through the jungle by CCR. It a recurring 4 chord loop with lots of tremolo and multiple guitar layering to get the necessary desired effect though.
 
QPR999 said:
That is a tough tough question. I've heard this riff being referenced to so many different artists I can never work out who it actually is. Some of the influences accredited to 'How soon is now' are........ Bo Diddley, The Stones, Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Patti Smith and even Elvis. But as far as I can remember none of the above had a hit in 1975. I'm flummoxed but if I had to have a stab at one it would be 'Run through the jungle by CCR. It a recurring 4 chord loop with lots of tremolo and multiple guitar layering to get the necessary desired effect though.
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Great answer, Nines, but not right.

Apologies for the toughness of the question, but I heard Marr interviewed by Richard Bacon on Radio 5 yesterday afternoon and was fascinated by this gem. Worth a listen on the podcast, btw.

By way of a clue, this track is of a popular musical genre that is about as far away from the Smiths as you can get.
 
We'll, it's a rockabilly/rock'n'roll riff slowed down, warped and distorted almost beyond recognition. No idea of the specific source though.

Quite beautiful.
 
sb_73 said:
We'll, it's a rockabilly/rock'n'roll riff slowed down, warped and distorted almost beyond recognition. No idea of the specific source though.

Quite beautiful.
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I have just listened to the interview....boy it is hard, nearly impossible question I would say unless googled.

Also it is exactly one of my favourite genre and I expect Stainsys too....(no not crusty folk), and I have not heard of the group....although I have got the song they were doing (hasn't everyone of my age)
 
Im just off to a meeting till about three....anyone else want to take over

If no-one has when has set one by the time I get back, will set a question ......but be warned it maybe about mentoring of women in science (topic of the next three hours of joyous fun!!!!!)
 
Stroller said:
I'm confused now Beth.

I was listening to the interview at work, so perhaps missed parts of it, but the track I heard him talk about as the inspiration for the riff was this...

[video=youtube;M3tuJ4qFmxY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3tuJ4qFmxY&feature=player_detailpage[/video]
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OK, I've listened to the interview again to make sure I hadn't dreamt it. He definitely credits Disco Stomp as the inspiration for the How Soon Is Now riff.

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/dailybacon/dailybacon_20140917-1615a.mp3 (About 30 mins in)

I shall therefore take it upon myself to set another disco-related question....

What was the name of the dance club opened by New York DJ David Mancuso in 1970 which was considered to be the forerunner of disco-style clubs?
 
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