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You Think You Know Graceland Album? - Quiz

Graceland is the seventh solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Let's see how well you know about it.

Questions and Answers

1.

In which year was this album launched?
- A.
  
  1986
- B.
  
  1987
- C.
  
  1989
- D.
  
  1990
Correct Answer
A. 1986

Explanation
The album was launched in 1986.

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2.

Apart from Paul Simon himself, who else produced this album?
- A.
  
  Daniel O'Dench
- B.
  
  Warren Brew
- C.
  
  Roy Halee
- D.
  
  Art Gafunkel
Correct Answer
C. Roy Halee

Explanation
Roy Halee is the correct answer because he was a frequent collaborator and producer for Paul Simon. He worked closely with Simon on several of his albums, including "Graceland" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Halee's production skills and expertise played a significant role in shaping the sound and success of Simon's music.

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3.

On which label was this album recorded?
- A.
  
  Warner Bros.
- B.
  
  Artria Records
- C.
  
  Halee Records
- D.
  
  Motown Records
Correct Answer
A. Warner Bros.

Explanation
This album was recorded on Warner Bros. label.

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4.

Which African Country inspired the composition of this album?
- A.
  
  Ghana
- B.
  
  Nigeria
- C.
  
  South Africa
- D.
  
  Swaziland
Correct Answer
C. South Africa

Explanation
The correct answer is South Africa because the question asks which African country inspired the composition of the album. Out of the given options, South Africa is the only country mentioned that could have potentially influenced the composition of the album.

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5.

In which year did this album win 'Album of the year' at the Grammy Awards?
- A.
  
  1988
- B.
  
  1987
- C.
  
  1989
- D.
  
  1980
Correct Answer
B. 1987

Explanation
The album won 'Album of the Year' at the Grammy Awards in 1987.

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6.

In which year did this album win the 'Record of the year' at the Grammy Awards?
- A.
  
  1980
- B.
  
  1984
- C.
  
  1988
- D.
  
  1990
Correct Answer
C. 1988

Explanation
The album won the 'Record of the year' at the Grammy Awards in 1988.

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7.

How many Grammy nominations did this album receive in total?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  7
Correct Answer
A. 4

Explanation
This album received a total of 4 Grammy nominations.

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8.

How many songs are on this album?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  11
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  9
Correct Answer
B. 11

Explanation
The answer is 11 because it is the only option that is less than 12, but more than 10, 9, or any other number.

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You Think You Know Graceland Album?

In which year was this album launched?

Apart from Paul Simon himself, who else produced this album?

On which label was this album recorded?

Which African Country inspired the composition of this album?

In which year did this album win 'Album of the year' at the Grammy Awards?

In which year did this album win the 'Record of the year' at the Grammy Awards?

How many Grammy nominations did this album receive in total?

How many songs are on this album?