Tuesday 28th March 2023
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The Human League (Quiz #130)

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The Human League are an English band formed in Sheffield in 1977, comprising Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, and Susan Ann Sulley.

1. When Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall first performed with The Human League, they were often heckled. Why?

A. The fans had expected to see an all-male line-up of the band

B. Sulley and Catherall refused to wear skimpy clothing

C. Sulley and Catherall didn't know the songs, and had to read the words from cards while performing

2. The Human League first achieved mainstream success with their album Dare. Four tracks from the album were released as singles in 1981. Which one was Phil Oakey strenuously opposed to releasing, believing it to be the weakest track on the album?

A. Don't You Want Me

B. Love Action (I Believe in Love)

C. The Sound of the Crowd

3. In 1982, the band received the Best British Newcomer award at the annual Brit Music awards. Where is the trophy now?

A. Sulley and Catherall got drunk at the awards ceremony and lost the trophy; it was never seen again

B. In Phil Oakey's lavatory

C. In the gallery at Sheffield Town Hall

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