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    In 1979, Elton John became the first Western pop star to tour what nation?

    • North Korea
    • China
    • Soviet Union
    • Cambodia
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  • 2. 

    Which ex-Uriah Heep drummer is best known for being Elton John's drummer?

    • Ian Clarke

    • Alex Napier

    • Nigel Olsson

    • Keith Baker

    Correct Answer
    A. Nigel Olsson
  • 3. 

    Which pop star bestowed the nickname "Sharon" on Elton John?

    • Stevie Wonder

    • Michael Jackson

    • Rod Stewart

    • Don Henley

    Correct Answer
    A. Rod Stewart
  • 4. 

    What Elton John song was featured on the soundtracks of "Aloha, Bobby and Rose", "My Girl 2" and "Almost Famous"?

    • Believe

    • Bennie and the Jets

    • Your Song

    • Tiny Dancer

    Correct Answer
    A. Tiny Dancer
  • 5. 

    Which singer's first album was produced by Rod Stewart and Elton John, and who later gave part of his name to Elton?

    • Long John Baldry

    • John Lennon

    • Johnny Thunders

    • Johnny Winters

    Correct Answer
    A. Long John Baldry
  • 6. 

    What year did Elton John have the hit single "Little Jeannie" on MCA?

    • 1986

    • 1970

    • 1973

    • 1980

    Correct Answer
    A. 1980
  • 7. 

    In what month was Elton John born?

    • May

    • November

    • March

    • July

    Correct Answer
    A. March
  • 8. 

    What Elton John song begins: "If you feel that it's real, I'm on trial"?

    • Bennie And The Jets

    • Take Me To The Pilot

    • Honky Cat

    • Tonight

    Correct Answer
    A. Take Me To The Pilot
  • 9. 

    In an Elton John song, what man "wears his war wound like a crown"?

    • Levon

    • Danny Bailey

    • Jack Rabbit

    • Bennie

    Correct Answer
    A. Levon
  • 10. 

    Which song from Elton John's "Tumbleweed Connection" is a duet with Lesley Duncan?

    • Look Ma, No Hands

    • Love Is A Cannibal

    • Love Song

    • Love Her Like Me

    Correct Answer
    A. Love Song
  • 11. 

    Which Hollies hit did Elton John play piano on?

    • The Air That I Breathe

    • Look Through Any Window

    • He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

    • Bus Stop

    Correct Answer
    A. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
  • 12. 

    Which Elton John track begins with: "If anyone should see me making it down the highway"?

    • Rock N' Roll Madonna

    • Candle In The Wind

    • Rock Me When He's Gone

    • Reverie

    Correct Answer
    A. Rock N' Roll Madonna
  • 13. 

    What song did Eminem perform at the Grammys with Elton John?

    • 97 Bonnie And Clyde

    • Thank You

    • Stan

    • My Name Is

    Correct Answer
    A. Stan
  • 14. 

    What year did Elton John have the hit single "Candle In The Wind" on MCA?

    • 1968

    • 1988

    • 1973

    • 2001

    Correct Answer
    A. 1988
  • 15. 

    Which Elton John song begins with the line: "There are ladies, illegal X's Mona Lisa's, well connected"?

    • Wicked Dreams

    • Whitewash County

    • Wrap Her Up

    • Who Wears These Shoes

    Correct Answer
    A. Wrap Her Up
  • 16. 

    Which lyric is from a song by the artist Elton John?

    • Silver Horses Run Down Moonbeams In Your Dark Eyes

    • When You're In The Clouds In The Clouds

    • Have You Ever Watched A Moonbeam As It Slid Across Your Window Pane

    • And The Clouds In Your Eyes Were Just Cover

    Correct Answer
    A. And The Clouds In Your Eyes Were Just Cover
  • 17. 

    Elton John auditioned as lead singer for which two progressive rock bands?

    • King Crimson and Gentle Giant

    • The Kinks and Pink Floyd

    • The Kinks and The Who

    • Yes and Rush

    Correct Answer
    A. King Crimson and Gentle Giant
  • 18. 

    When was Elton John inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

    • 1998

    • 1994

    • 1993

    • 1989

    Correct Answer
    A. 1994
  • 19. 

    In which song does Elton John sing "I'm scared of strangers on the street"?

    • It Ain't Gonna Be Easy

    • It's Getting Dark In Here

    • Island Girl

    • Into The Old Man's Shoes

    Correct Answer
    A. It's Getting Dark In Here
  • 20. 

    Which Elton John hit has been released on more than 10 albums, including 1992's "Rare Masters" collection?

    • Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

    • Goodbye Marlon Brando

    • Grey Seal

    • Goodbye

    Correct Answer
    A. Grey Seal
  • 21. 

    Which song by Elton John can be found on his self titled album "Elton John"?

    • Sacrifice

    • Roy Rogers

    • Sad Songs (Say So Much)

    • Runaway Train

    Correct Answer
    A. Sad Songs (Say So Much)
  • 22. 

    Which song was recorded by Elton John and written by Kiki Dee?

    • Stones Throw From Hurtin'

    • Strangers

    • Street Kids

    • Sugar On The Floor

    Correct Answer
    A. Sugar On The Floor
  • 23. 

    Which group sings background vocals on "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"?

    • The Jackson 5

    • The Osmonds

    • The Bee Gees

    • The Beach Boys

    Correct Answer
    A. The Beach Boys
  • 24. 

    Which of these songs was in the original conception of Elton John and Tim Rice's musical "Aida" but did not make it to the show?

    • The King Must Die

    • The Messenger

    • The Man Who Never Died

    • The Last Song

    Correct Answer
    A. The Messenger
  • 25. 

    In "Song For Guy", by Elton John, the only lyrics are?

    • Life Isnt Anything

    • Life. Is It Everything

    • Life. Is It Anything

    • Life Isnt Everything

    Correct Answer
    A. Life Isnt Everything
  • 26. 

    What song did Jim Carrey perform with Elton John at one of his concerts?

    • Bennie and the Jets

    • Rocket Man

    • Yellow Brick Road

    • Crocodile Rock

    Correct Answer
    A. Rocket Man
  • 27. 

    Which artist did not sing with Elton John on his 1993 album "Duets"?

    • Nik Kershaw

    • Kiki Dee

    • George Michael

    • Bryan Adams

    Correct Answer
    A. Bryan Adams
  • 28. 

    Which Elton John song title has been used as the name of an unofficial fan site for him?

    • Dark Diamond

    • Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future)

    • Dancing In The End Zone

    • Daniel

    Correct Answer
    A. Dark Diamond
  • 29. 

    What breed of dog did Elton John have as dual watchdogs at his Hollywood Hills area home in the mid 1970's?

    • Collies

    • Mastiffs

    • Doberman Pinchers

    • Bulldogs

    Correct Answer
    A. Collies
  • 30. 

    In what year did Queen perform with Elton John at the premiere of the Bejart Ballet For Live?

    • 1996

    • 1997

    • 1998

    • 1995

    Correct Answer
    A. 1997

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