Singer Quiz
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- 1.
Stephen Stills wrote "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" for what singer/songwriter?
- A.
Joni Mitchell
- B.
Judy Collins
- C.
Joan Baez
- D.
Graham Nash
Correct Answer
B. Judy Collins -
- 2.
What singer/songwriter did not write his own biggest hit, "Thriller"?
- A.
Phil Collins
- B.
Michael Jackson
- C.
Sting
- D.
Peter Gabriel
Correct Answer
B. Michael Jackson -
- 3.
The Wallflowers Jakob Dylan is the son of what famous singer/songwriter?
- A.
Randy Newman
- B.
Carole King
- C.
Bob Dylan
- D.
Carly Simon
Correct Answer
C. Bob Dylan -
- 4.
What famous singer/songwriter was paired with Art Garfunkel until their breakup in 1970?
- A.
Paul Reubens
- B.
Paul McCartney
- C.
Paul Simon
- D.
Paul Stanley
Correct Answer
C. Paul Simon -
- 5.
What singer/songwriter's early work includes "Sam Stone" and "Angel From Montgomery"?
- A.
Bob Dylan
- B.
Steve Goodman
- C.
John Prine
- D.
Kris Kristofferson
Correct Answer
C. John Prine -
- 6.
What singer/songwriter has her own theme-park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?
- A.
Loretta Lynn
- B.
Tammy Wynette
- C.
Linda Ronstadt
- D.
Dolly Parton
Correct Answer
D. Dolly Parton -
- 7.
What Montreal singer/songwriter wrote "Hallelujah", which was featured in "Shrek"?
- A.
Nick Drake
- B.
Dan Fogelberg
- C.
John Prine
- D.
Leonard Cohen
Correct Answer
D. Leonard Cohen -
- 8.
Rufus Wainwright is the son of Kate McGarrigle and what singer/songwriter?
- A.
Robbie Robertson
- B.
David Byrne
- C.
Louden Wainwright
- D.
Gordon Lightfoot
Correct Answer
C. Louden Wainwright -
- 9.
Singers/songwriters Glen Frey and Don Henley were founding members of what band?
- A.
The Eagles
- B.
Traffic
- C.
The Who
- D.
Jethro Tull
Correct Answer
A. The Eagles -
- 10.
What singer/songwriter is best known for "Baby, I Love Your Way"?
- A.
Peter Gabriel
- B.
Pete Townshend
- C.
Peter Asher
- D.
Peter Frampton
Correct Answer
D. Peter Frampton -
- 11.
What singer/songwriter is brother to Jane Asher, former girlfriend of Paul McCartney?
- A.
Peter Asher
- B.
Charlie Watts
- C.
Mick Jagger
- D.
Brian Jones
Correct Answer
A. Peter Asher -
- 12.
What is singer/songwriter Beyonce's last name?
- A.
Devry
- B.
Knowles
- C.
Devereaux
- D.
Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Knowles -
- 13.
What singer/songwriter has written songs for Britney Spears and Pussycat Dolls?
- A.
Beyonce
- B.
Jennifer Warnes
- C.
Lady Gaga
- D.
Jennifer Lopez
Correct Answer
C. Lady Gaga -
- 14.
What Irish singer/songwriter founded the charity BandAid?
- A.
Bob Geldof
- B.
Bono
- C.
The Edge
- D.
Paul McCartney
Correct Answer
A. Bob Geldof -
- 15.
About how many songs are credited to the Lennon/McCartney duo?
- A.
1950
- B.
180
- C.
34
- D.
2400
Correct Answer
B. 180 -
- 16.
What singer/songwriter scored "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2" among others for Disney-Pixar?
- A.
James Taylor
- B.
Neil Diamond
- C.
Bob Dylan
- D.
Randy Newman
Correct Answer
D. Randy Newman -
- 17.
Who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal in 1987 for his humanitarian work?
- A.
Elvis Presley
- B.
Buddy Holly
- C.
Harry Chapin
- D.
Jim Croce
Correct Answer
C. Harry Chapin -
- 18.
Who wrote, and sang with Jennifer Warnes, "Love Lifts Us Up Where We Belong"?
- A.
Leo Kottke
- B.
Bill Medley
- C.
Joe Cocker
- D.
Richard Thompson
Correct Answer
C. Joe Cocker -
- 19.
What singer/songwriter was in "The Hollies" before becoming part of Crosby, Stills & Nash?
- A.
Neil Young
- B.
Graham Nash
- C.
David Crosby
- D.
Stephen Stills
Correct Answer
B. Graham Nash -
- 20.
What folk singer/songwriter has a singer son named Arlo?
- A.
Woody Guthrie
- B.
Bob Dylan
- C.
Carole King
- D.
James Taylor
Correct Answer
A. Woody Guthrie -
- 21.
What singer/songwriter wrote the Mary Chapin Carpenter hit "Passionate Kisses"?
- A.
Lucinda Williams
- B.
Karla Bonoff
- C.
Jennifer Warnes
- D.
Patti Smith
Correct Answer
A. Lucinda Williams -
- 22.
What Canadian artist did Robbie Robertson declare "an absolute national treasure"?
- A.
Rufus Wainwright
- B.
Leonard Cohen
- C.
Gordon Lightfoot
- D.
Sarah McLachlan
Correct Answer
C. Gordon Lightfoot -
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