Do You Know About Van Morrison?
Today’s quiz is all about Northern Irish singer-songwriter Sir Van Morrison OBE, who made a name for himself in the genres of rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, country and more. What do you know about him? Let’s find out.
- 1.Who did Van Morrison duet with on "Whenever God Shines His Light"?
- A.
Bob Dylan
- B.
Levon Healm
- C.
Cliff Richard
- D.
Rod Stewart
- 2.Which Van Morrison song from "His Band and the Street Choir" album has a title similar to a Beatles classic?
- A.
Revolution
- B.
Taxman
- C.
If I Needed Someone
- D.
Yesterday
- 3.What Van Morrison song did Dexy's Midnight Runners cover?
- A.
Jackie Wilson Said
- B.
Crazy Nights
- C.
Crazy Love
- D.
Into The Mystic
- 4.Van Morrison contributed which song to a charity album for victims of Hurricane Katrina?
- A.
This Has Got to Stop
- B.
Katrina
- C.
Blue and Green
- D.
Half As Much
- 5.What is the nickname for Van Morrison's style of music?
- A.
Blue Eyed Soul
- B.
Celtic Soul
- C.
Celtic Rock
- D.
Irish Soul
- 6.What film did Van Morrison compose music for that shares the name of one of his biggest hits?
- A.
Moondance
- B.
Tupelo Honey
- C.
Brown Eyed Girl
- D.
Into The Mystic
- 7.Van Morrison sued what record label for releasing music without his permission?
- A.
Bang! Records
- B.
Epic Records
- C.
Warner Brothers
- D.
Blue Note Records
- 8.Which single of Van Morrison's charted the highest?
- A.
Wild Night
- B.
Domino
- C.
Real Real Gone
- D.
Brown Eyed Girl
- 9.Van Morrison was discovered by which record producer?
- A.
Bert Brens
- B.
George Martin
- C.
Phil Spector
- D.
Jimmy Miller
- 10.Martin Scorsese has said that this film was inspired by Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks"?
- A.
Taxi Driver
- B.
King of Comedy
- C.
Goodfellas
- D.
Mean Streets
- 11.What is the name of the biggest Van Morrison fan magazine?
- A.
Wavelength
- B.
Tupelo Honeys
- C.
Celtic Soul
- D.
Into The Music
- 12.On what Shana Morrison track does her Dad, Van Morrison, play harmonica on?
- A.
God Must Love Me
- B.
Sometimes We Cry
- C.
7 Wishes
- D.
Days After Yes
- 13.Why did some radio stations refuse to play Van Morrison's hit, "Brown Eyed Girl"?
- A.
Payola Scandals
- B.
Political Content
- C.
They Didn't Like It
- D.
It's "Racy" Lyrics
- 14.Which Hank Williams track did Van Morrison cover on his "Pay The Devil" album?
- A.
Lovesick Blues
- B.
Your Cheatin' Heart
- C.
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
- D.
Move It On Over
- 15.Which musician helps Van Morrison recast his own hit "Gloria" as a jazz tune?
- A.
Joe Jackson
- B.
John Lee Hooker
- C.
Joe Satriani
- D.
Ray Charles
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