Paul Simon Trivia
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- 1.
Which female had a group named New Bohemians, a hit "What I Am" and was married to 60's rocker, Paul Simon?
- A.
Teena Marie
- B.
Edie Brickell
- C.
Natalie Merchant
- D.
Michelle Shocked
Correct Answer
B. Edie Brickell -
- 2.
What decade is the hit single "Loves Me Like A Rock" by Paul Simon from?
- A.
Nineties
- B.
Eighties
- C.
Seventies
- D.
2000's
Correct Answer
C. Seventies -
- 3.
In what year did Paul Simon have the hit single "Slip Slidin' Away" on Columbia Records?
- A.
1978
- B.
1993
- C.
1967
- D.
1969
Correct Answer
A. 1978 -
- 4.
What song became Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel's first #1 hit?
- A.
You Can Call Me Al
- B.
The Sound Of Silence
- C.
Mrs. Robinson
- D.
Feelin' Groovy
Correct Answer
B. The Sound Of Silence -
- 5.
The music of what country inspired Paul Simon's album "Graceland"?
- A.
Canada
- B.
Venezuela
- C.
South Africa
- D.
Israel
Correct Answer
C. South Africa -
- 6.
Paul Simon wrote and starred in what motion picture?
- A.
This Is Spinal Tap
- B.
Mad Max
- C.
One Trick Pony
- D.
Carnal Knowledge
Correct Answer
C. One Trick Pony -
- 7.
What actor starred in the video for Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al"?
- A.
Dan Ackroyd
- B.
Robin Williams
- C.
Richard Dreyfus
- D.
Chevy Chase
Correct Answer
D. Chevy Chase -
- 8.
What Paul Simon album other than "Graceland" won the Grammy for Album of the Year?
- A.
The Rhythm Of The Saints
- B.
Hearts And Bones
- C.
Still Crazy After All These Years
- D.
Paul Simon
Correct Answer
C. Still Crazy After All These Years -
- 9.
What was Paul Simon's best selling album?
- A.
Graceland
- B.
Paul Simon
- C.
The Rhythm Of The Saints
- D.
Still Crazy After All These Years
Correct Answer
A. Graceland -
- 10.
What decade is the hit single "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon from?
- A.
Eighties
- B.
2000's
- C.
Sixties
- D.
Seventies
Correct Answer
D. Seventies -
- 11.
In what year did Paul Simon have the hit single "Loves Me Like A Rock" on Columbia?
- A.
1983
- B.
2000
- C.
1973
- D.
1965
Correct Answer
C. 1973 -
- 12.
In what year did Paul Simon have the hit single "Kodachrome" on Columbia?
- A.
1981
- B.
1994
- C.
1973
- D.
1979
Correct Answer
C. 1973 -
- 13.
What music did Paul Simon start experimenting with after his split with Garfunkel?
- A.
World Music
- B.
Polka
- C.
Calypso
- D.
Classical
Correct Answer
A. World Music -
- 14.
On August 15, 1991, where did Paul Simon perform a famous free concert?
- A.
The Mall In Washington, DC
- B.
South Africa
- C.
The Coliseum, Rome
- D.
Central Park
Correct Answer
D. Central Park -
- 15.
What Broadway musical did Paul Simon write and produce?
- A.
The Capeman
- B.
Winter In Central Park
- C.
Graceland
- D.
The Boy In The Bubble
Correct Answer
A. The Capeman -
- 16.
What future love interest of Jennifer Lopez starred in Paul Simon's "The Capeman"?
- A.
Sean Combs
- B.
Marc Anthony
- C.
Ojani Noa
- D.
Ben Affleck
Correct Answer
B. Marc Anthony -
- 17.
Who did Paul Simon write the song "Hearts and Bones" about?
- A.
His Mother
- B.
Art Garfunkel
- C.
Carrie Fisher
- D.
Carole King
Correct Answer
C. Carrie Fisher -
- 18.
What musical act did Paul Simon idolize in high school?
- A.
Elvis Presley
- B.
The Temptations
- C.
Frank Sinatra
- D.
The Everly Brothers
Correct Answer
D. The Everly Brothers -
- 19.
What Paul Simon song says "2 people were married, the act was outrageous, the bride was contagious"?
- A.
You Can Call Me Al
- B.
Kodachrome
- C.
The Boy In The Bubble
- D.
Hearts And Bones
Correct Answer
D. Hearts And Bones -
- 20.
How many Top 10 hits did Paul Simon have in the 1970's?
- A.
Two
- B.
Seven
- C.
Ten
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
D. Five -
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