WISH YOU WERE HERE Pink Floyd Album

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Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd Album - Quiz

Are you a Pink Floyd fan? Do you know everything about their albums? ? Then answer this quiz about Wish You Were Here to find out!

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1.

Wish You Were Here is a Pink Floyd album. When was it released?
- A.
  
  1974
- B.
  
  1975
- C.
  
  1976
- D.
  
  1977
Correct Answer
B. 1975

Explanation
Wish You Were Here is a Pink Floyd album that was released in 1975.

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2.

What Studio produced the album?
- A.
  
  Abbey Road Studios
- B.
  
  Sunset Sound Recoders
- C.
  
  Studio One
- D.
  
  Capitol Records
Correct Answer
A. Abbey Road Studios

Explanation
Abbey Road Studios is the correct answer because it is a well-known and iconic studio located in London, England. It has a rich history of producing music for various artists and is particularly famous for being the recording studio for The Beatles. Many legendary albums have been recorded at Abbey Road Studios, making it a highly reputable and respected studio in the music industry.

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3.

Which of these songs was a tribute to Syd Barrett?
- A.
  
  Welcome to the Machine
- B.
  
  Wish You Were Here
- C.
  
  Shine On You Crazy Diamond
- D.
  
  Have a Cigar
Correct Answer
A. Welcome to the Machine

Explanation
"Welcome to the Machine" is a song by Pink Floyd that is widely believed to be a tribute to their former bandmate, Syd Barrett. Syd Barrett was a founding member of Pink Floyd but left the band due to mental health issues. The lyrics of "Welcome to the Machine" reflect on the music industry and the pressures faced by artists, which can be seen as a commentary on Barrett's own struggles. Additionally, the song features electronic and synthesized sounds, which were a departure from Pink Floyd's earlier psychedelic sound that Barrett had contributed to.

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4.

When was the stage debut (first time played live) of the album?
- A.
  
  1975
- B.
  
  1976
- C.
  
  1977
- D.
  
  1978
Correct Answer
C. 1977

Explanation
The stage debut of the album took place in 1977.

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5.

Who performed Wish You Were Here in 2012?
- A.
  
  Ed Sheeran
- B.
  
  Dave Matthews
- C.
  
  Jamie Collum
- D.
  
  Roger Waters
Correct Answer
A. Ed Sheeran

Explanation
In the Summer Olympics in 2012.

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6.

By 1997 how many times had the album been certified platinum?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  8
Correct Answer
C. 6

Explanation
The album had been certified platinum six times by 1997.

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7.

Who got married during the recording of the album?
- A.
  
  Roger Waters
- B.
  
  Syd Barrett
- C.
  
  Nick Mason
- D.
  
  David Gilmour
Correct Answer
D. David Gilmour

Explanation
During the recording of the album, David Gilmour got married.

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8.

Pink Floyd are formed by how many official members?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  7
Correct Answer
B. 5

Explanation
Pink Floyd was formed by five official members. The band consisted of Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Nick Mason, and Syd Barrett. These five musicians played a crucial role in the band's success and contributed to its iconic sound and style.

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