The Ultimate Elton John Trivia

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A non-complicated quiz based on Elton John.

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1.

What year did Elton John have the hit single "Philadelphia Freedom" on MCA?
- A.
  
  1985
- B.
  
  1993
- C.
  
  1975
- D.
  
  1987
2.

What year did Elton John have the hit single "Mama Can't Buy You Love" on MCA?
- A.
  
  1979
- B.
  
  1990
- C.
  
  1993
- D.
  
  1971
3.

What year did Elton John have the hit single "Blue Eyes" on Geffen?
- A.
  
  1971
- B.
  
  1974
- C.
  
  1982
- D.
  
  1975
4.

What year did Elton John have the hit single "Empty Garden" on Geffen?
- A.
  
  1991
- B.
  
  1962
- C.
  
  1976
- D.
  
  1982
5.

What year did Elton John have the hit single "I'm Still Standing" on Geffen?
- A.
  
  1983
- B.
  
  1963
- C.
  
  1974
- D.
  
  1994
6.

Who played a young Elton John in his video for "This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore"?
- A.
  
  Jimmy Fallon
- B.
  
  Simon Cowell
- C.
  
  Nick Carter
- D.
  
  Justin Timberlake
7.

Which former boy band heartthrob played a young Elton John in the video for "This Train Don't Stop There Any More"?
- A.
  
  Nick Carter
- B.
  
  Justin Timberlake
- C.
  
  Lance Bass
- D.
  
  Howie Dorough
8.

Who sang back up vocals in Elton John's song "The Bitch is Back"?
- A.
  
  Stevie Nicks
- B.
  
  Dusty Springfield
- C.
  
  Melissa Manchester
- D.
  
  Kiki Dee
9.

Elton John studied music at which prestigious institution during his teenage years?
- A.
  
  Trinity College of Music
- B.
  
  Royal Academy of Music
- C.
  
  Juilliard School of Music
- D.
  
  Leeds College of Music
10.

Elton John's father held what job that frequently kept him away from home during John's childhood?
- A.
  
  Photojournalist
- B.
  
  Officer in the Royal Air Force
- C.
  
  Dancer
- D.
  
  Insurance Salesman
11.

At age 15, Elton John took what musical job?
- A.
  
  Hauling gear for a local rock band
- B.
  
  Deejaying a morning show
- C.
  
  Writing jingles for an ad agency
- D.
  
  Playing piano in a pub on weekends
12.

Elton John's first serious band was called what?
- A.
  
  The Blues Brothers
- B.
  
  Bluesology
- C.
  
  Bluesarama
- D.
  
  The Blues Boys
13.

Elton John's first full-length recorded album was called what?
- A.
  
  Weary Clouds
- B.
  
  Full Moon
- C.
  
  Empty Sky
- D.
  
  Silent Thunder
14.

What song was Elton John's first top ten hit in the US?
- A.
  
  Goodbye, Norma Jean
- B.
  
  Honky Cat
- C.
  
  Levon
- D.
  
  Your Song
15.

What was Elton John's first number one single in the US?
- A.
  
  Tiny Dancer
- B.
  
  Levon
- C.
  
  Honky Cat
- D.
  
  Crocodile Rock
16.

Which Elton John album was autobiographical?
- A.
  
  Captain Fantastic
- B.
  
  Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- C.
  
  Here and There
- D.
  
  Caribou
17.

Which Beatle made Elton John the godfather of his son?
- A.
  
  Ringo Starr
- B.
  
  John Lennon
- C.
  
  George Harrison
- D.
  
  Paul McCartney
18.

Elton John married which woman in 1984?
- A.
  
  Renate Blauel
- B.
  
  Kiki Dee
- C.
  
  Olivia Newton-John
- D.
  
  Margarethe Von Helm
19.

What 1991 documentary chronicled the writing style of team Elton John and Bernie Taupin?
- A.
  
  Two Rooms
- B.
  
  Drawn Curtain
- C.
  
  Closed Door
- D.
  
  Round Table
20.

Elton John performed with what hip-hop star at the 2001 Grammy Awards?
- A.
  
  Eminem
- B.
  
  Snoop Dogg
- C.
  
  DMX
- D.
  
  Dr. Dre