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1.
Shes Like the Wind A SingaLong
  "She's Like the Wind": A Sing-a-Long   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
"She's Like the Wind" is a song featured in the movie soundtrack of "Dirty Dancing" (1987). Fill in the blanks of the song with the pictures to help you. The info will tell you about the song and the singers.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Mar 14 24
Very Easy
Ilona_Ritter
Mar 14 24
489 plays
2.
  Patti Smith and Friends    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
American poet, songwriter and performer Patti Smith has been entertaining audiences since the mid-1970s. Test your knowledge about the personalities she has worked with.
Average, 10 Qns, wellenbrecher, Mar 23 24
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wellenbrecher gold member
Mar 23 24
123 plays
3.
  Do You Know Harry Styles?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Harry Edward Styles is an English singer and actor. Questions are about his music career and his personal life.
Easier, 10 Qns, Lord_Digby, Oct 17 23
Easier
Lord_Digby gold member
Oct 17 23
242 plays
4.
Angels With Dirty Faces
  Angels With Dirty Faces   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the Sugababes' excellent second album, 'Angels With Dirty Faces'. To make it a little easier for people not familiar with their music, I've added some pictures to help you out.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Jan 14 23
Very Easy
Kankurette gold member
Jan 14 23
108 plays
5.
  Spectacular Sleater-Kinney    
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
The core members of Sleater-Kinney are singer-guitarists Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein, and both of them have written some fantastic songs over the years, either separately or together. Can you put their albums in the right order?
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Aug 29 22
Easier
Kankurette gold member
Aug 29 22
130 plays
6.
  Saint-Saëns: His Life And Music   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the life and music of one of France's finest and most popular composers, Camille Saint-Saëns. I hope you enjoy it.
Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Feb 23 22
Easier
stedman editor
Feb 23 22
167 plays
7.
  "Baby Got Back" for Intellectuals   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For those who appreciate the finer things.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy, Jul 14 21
Average
stuthehistoryguy gold member
Jul 14 21
2554 plays
8.
  The Specials   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Specials were so much more than just another ska band, releasing classic politically charged punk pop for the entirety of their brief career. This is my tribute to one of UK music's truly great bands.
Average, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Oct 19 07
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DUFFMONKEY
493 plays
9.
  "The Leader Of The Pack" by The Shangri-Las   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is about that 1964 song, "The Leader Of The Pack". All you have to do is fill in the missing word or words. Good luck!
Average, 15 Qns, DakotaNorth, Dec 10 20
Average
DakotaNorth gold member
Dec 10 20
3573 plays
10.
  Dusty Springfield - White Soul Singer   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dusty Springfield had a career lasting from the 1960s until her death in 1999. She was successful on both sides of the Atlantic. This quiz covers some of the key points of her life and work.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Oct 03 10
Average
rossian editor
665 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Where did Hattie live?

From Quiz "Anatomy of a Song: "Swamp Witch""




11.
  Typical Girls: A Slits Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Before there was Riot Grrl, there was the Slits, a multinational female punk band whose unusual style made them stand out from their peers. I hadn't seen any quizzes about them on here, so I thought I'd do one.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Nov 22 20
Average
Kankurette gold member
Nov 22 20
153 plays
12.
  Anatomy of a Song: "Swamp Witch"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Just how much do you know about Jim Stafford's classic "Swamp Witch"? Pit yourself against fifteen questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #35 in the 'Anatomy' series.
Average, 15 Qns, FussBudget, Jan 30 09
Average
FussBudget gold member
437 plays
13.
  Bobby Sherman, Teen Idol    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Bobby Sherman was a huge teen idol. How well do you remember him and do you still have your Bobby Sherman lunch box?
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Apr 08 21
Average
480154st gold member
Apr 08 21
285 plays
14.
  Anatomy of a Song: Universal Soldier   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Buffy Sainte-Marie's song has been recorded by artists from Donovan to Chumbawamba. This is part of the 'Anatomy of a Song' series as inspired by FussBudget.
Average, 10 Qns, Quiz_Beagle, Jul 25 09
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277 plays
15.
  The Six Songs of 'Spiderland'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Spiderland' was the second album by the American post-rock band Slint, only six songs long. Although Slint did not last long, 'Spiderland' has somewhat of a cult following, and the members of Slint have all been involved in other projects.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Oct 24 22
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Kankurette gold member
Oct 24 22
56 plays
16.
  The Versatile Tommy Steele   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tommy Steele was probably Britain's first teen idol and rock and roll star. How much do you remember about his life and career? All chart positions quoted are taken from United Kingdom charts compiled by the "New Musical Express"
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Jan 25 21
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Christinap
Jan 25 21
508 plays
17.
  Emergen-Sia    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Sia Furler's long career has been punctuated by popular hits and emotional classics. In this quiz, match some of her more concerning song lyrics with their proper song titles. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Oct 07 19
Average
kyleisalive editor
Oct 07 19
69 plays
18.
  Nina Simone Cover Songs   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Nina Simone wrote as well as covered many songs during her career. This quiz will address the original artist or writer of songs she covered.
Tough, 10 Qns, shanteyman, Jun 13 08
Tough
shanteyman
241 plays
19.
  Firing Away with Chris Stapleton    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Chris Stapleton is a country music journeyman. Known as a songwriter before he fronted rock and country music bands, he developed into a Grammy-winning artist in his own right.
Average, 10 Qns, jaknginger, Jul 21 22
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jaknginger gold member
Jul 21 22
70 plays
20.
  Seeking the Seekers   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Seekers, featuring the wonderful voice of Judith Durham, were Australia's contribution to the folk music movement of the 1960s. Learn more about the band and their beautiful music here.
Tough, 10 Qns, ozzz2002, Dec 16 06
Tough
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772 plays
21.
  Supergrass    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Supergrass have stood the test of time, having put out top quality albums since 1995. This is a quiz on one of the most consistent bands of recent times.
Tough, 10 Qns, DUFFMONKEY, Sep 09 08
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DUFFMONKEY
186 plays
22.
  Stars    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A Montreal-based indie band, Stars has released several amazing albums since their 2000 debut. See if you can recall the lyrics and a bit of info about the band in ten questions reaching up to their 2010 release, "The Five Ghosts". Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 10 11
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257 plays
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  The (Detroit) Spinners - Sweet soul music    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Spinners (known as The Detroit Spinners in the UK) have been responsible for great soul and pop records since the 60s. What do you remember of this band and their hits? I have tried to make this quiz relevant to players on both sides of the Atlantic.
Average, 10 Qns, Popsicle01, May 16 07
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292 plays
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  Dateline '70s UK: Strange Case of Alvin Stardust   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To have a singing career is one thing but to have two singing careers with different names is strange. What do you know about the two sides of Alvin Stardust? UK chart: The Guinness book of British Hit Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Jan 20 13
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shipyardbernie gold member
156 plays
25.
  Songs From A Big Top: Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ronnie Lane was a key member of two of Britain's most influential bands of the 1960s. He later formed his own combo to tour and record.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jan 09 20
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darksplash
Jan 09 20
93 plays
26.
  Anatomy of a Song: "Home For A Rest"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is all about the lyrics to the best drinking song ever, Spirit of the West's "Home For A Rest".
Average, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Jun 03 07
Average
guitargoddess gold member
183 plays
27.
  Super Star Super Sklar    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Leland Sklar is one of the great session musicians that most of us have listened to at some point, even if we may not have realised it.
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Jan 17 19
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480154st gold member
Jan 17 19
98 plays
28.
  My Kinda Rocker: Billy Squier    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Billy Squier is an American rocker and songwriter who began his career in 1968. This quiz celebrates the career of Billy Squier.
Easier, 10 Qns, workisboring, Jun 27 18
Easier
workisboring gold member
Jun 27 18
223 plays
29.
  The Shel Silverstein Songbook    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Noted as an artist, children's author and screenwriter, Shel Silverstein was also a singer/songwriter who wrote songs covered by a myriad of artists. See if you can identify them from the lyrics provided.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Aug 15 16
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174 plays
30.
  The Spencer Davis Group "Gimme Some Lovin"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The Spencer Davis Group was still another of the groups that formed the British invasion in the mid 60's. Here is another song and an incident in my life.
Average, 15 Qns, Kabel, Aug 25 18
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Kabel
Aug 25 18
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Music Q-S: 'S' Trivia Questions

1. What year was Harry born?

From Quiz
Do You Know Harry Styles?

Answer: 1994

Harry was born on the 1st February 1994 in Redditch, Worcestershire. When he was young the family moved to Holmes Chapel in Cheshire. His parents divorced in 2001. At school Harry was the singer for a band called White Eskimo. In 2009 the band took part in the local Battle of the Bands competition which White Eskimo won.

2. Who produced 'Spiderland' (although he was credited as the engineer)?

From Quiz The Six Songs of 'Spiderland'

Answer: Brian Paulson

Brian Paulson, whose credits also include Wilco's 'A.M.' and Beck's 'Odelay', produced 'Spiderland'. Slint chose him because of his 'documentarian' approach, and because they wanted a change of producer, one who didn't have a trademark sound. Paulson credited 'Spiderland' with giving him his big break as a producer. The music was recorded live and the vocals were recorded in a maximum of two takes. Steve Albini produced 'Tweez', Slint's 1989 debut album, a collection of short songs named after the band's parents (and Britt Walford's dog Rhoda, in one case; the band themselves were named after one of Walford's pet fish). He raved about 'Spiderland' in a 'Melody Maker' review, giving it 10/10. Will Oldham, aka Bonnie Prince Billy, took the photo of the band members swimming in a quarry in Utica, Indiana, and got in the water with them, hence their surprised expressions.

3. Between 1964 and 1966, Sherman was a regular on which music TV show, presented by Jimmy O'Neill?

From Quiz Bobby Sherman, Teen Idol

Answer: Shindig!

"Shindig!" (1964-66) was a music variety show on ABC which featured stars such as Glen Campbell, Leon Russell and Billy Preston, who were all trying to make a name for themselves at the time. Dance troupe, The Shin-Diggers were a major part of the show and were choreographed for a time by Antonia Basilotta, who would herself gain fame in the 1980s as Toni Basil, when she had a hit with the song "Mickey." (1981). A large part of "Shindig!'s" attraction was regular sections on the UK music scene, featuring artists such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who.

4. Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance were a British band set up by a founder-member hero from a well appreciated band. Which one?

From Quiz Songs From A Big Top: Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance

Answer: The Small Faces

Ronnie Lane was the bass player of The Small Faces, formed in 1965, and wrote or co-wrote most of their hits, including "Itchycoo Park", "Lazy Sunday", and "Song of a Baker". The Small Faces morphed into The Faces. Bandmate Rod Stewart called him "the backbone of The Faces." After leaving The Faces, Lane set up Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance. The band were sometimes credited as Ronnie Lane & Slim Chance.

5. What Sturgill Simpson song title makes an allusion to the problem of infinite regress?

From Quiz A Journey through Sturgill Simpson's Music

Answer: Turtles All the Way Down

The saying "turtles all the way down" originates in the ancient Indian idea of a mythological turtle that supports the world on its shell. This turtle presumably rests on another bigger turtle, which is part of an entire column of turtles going indefinitely downward. The phrase is used as a metaphor for the problem of infinite regress as a basis for knowledge. This problem arises once we ask for the reasons for the reasons themselves. The phrase is often used to dismiss religious belief as unfounded or to suggest that there is no underlying ground for existence.

6. Leland Sklar first found fame in 1971 when he played bass on whose "Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon" album, which included the hit single "You've Got A Friend"?

From Quiz Super Star Super Sklar

Answer: James Taylor

Although the Carole King version of "You've Got A Friend" is probably better known, it was James Taylor that released it as a single and reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in USA as well as number four in UK. Sklar has appeared on many James Taylor albums throughout the years since this 1971 appearance as well as touring with him and appearing on the albums "James Taylor Live In Rio" from 1991 and 2010s "Live At The Troubadour".

7. Early in his career, Billy Squier released two albums as a member of which band?

From Quiz My Kinda Rocker: Billy Squier

Answer: Piper

Billy Squier spent most of his early career by being a member of several bands. He was a member of the bands Magic Terry & The Universe, Kicks and the The Sidewinders. Billy Squier then formed the band Piper in 1976. Piper released a 1976 self-titled debut album and the 1977 album "Can't Wait".

8. What is the real name, and what is the nationality of Stromae?

From Quiz Stromae

Answer: Paul Van Haver, he's Belgian

Stromae (Paul Van Haver) is often compared to another Belgian artist, Jacques Brel, because of his voice, his phrasing and the themes in his songs, similar to "Le grand Jacques". Paul Van Himst was a Belgian soccer player in the 60s and 70s.

9. What's the title of the first album by Spineshank?

From Quiz Spineshank

Answer: Strictly Diesel

All of these choices are tracks on the first album "Strictly Diesel" (1998), including the title track. The album has 14 tracks and lasts 0.8 hours. And by the way, all of these incorrect choices have been released as singles, but not the correct choice.

10. This man is notorious...he doesn't care whether you live or if you die! I'm telling you, he's a total monster! Rumor has it he'll make your mind scream. Who is this horrible person?!

From Quiz Steppenwolf Songs

Answer: The Pusher

The Pusher, from the song of the same name, does not care for others. In the song, he is compared to The Dealer, who sells only "sweet dreams". In contrast, The Pusher ruins your body. The song "The Pusher" appears on their debut album "Steppenwolf" in 1968. "The Pusher" was written by Hoyt Axton originally.

11. Sage Francis' song "Makeshift Patriot" was written very shortly after (and is based around) what event in U.S. history?

From Quiz The Ultimate Sage Francis Quiz

Answer: 9/11 Terrorist attacks

The song attacks the immediate scapegoating, racism and fearmongering by the U.S. government resulting from the attacks. The lyrics include verses such as: "The melting pot seems to be calling the kettle black when it boils over/ But only on our own soil, so the little boy holds a toy soldier/ And waits for the suit and tie to come home, we won't wait 'til he's older/ Before we destroy hopes for a colder war to end (now get a close-up of his head)"

12. In the year 2009, which record label did Sleeping With Sirens sign to?

From Quiz Sleeping With Sirens Hard Core Fans!

Answer: Rise Records

Rise Records signed Sleeping With Sirens in 2009 and has recorded five albums since then.

13. 'Holy Girl your lips of clay will whisper words of yesterday. Holy girl my paramour I know too much to be so sure.' Which song do these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Scritti Politti Lyrics

Answer: Absolute

'Absolute' reached number seventeen in the UK charts back in 1984. Did You Know: 'Scritti Politti' was formed in 1977 with Green Gartside as the singer. He is the only member of the band to have remained in the band for their entire history.

14. Who was the singer of the band Superjoint Ritual?

From Quiz Superjoint Ritual (Phil Anselmo's Side Project)

Answer: Phil Anselmo

Phil Anselmo was the singer of the band and he's well-known as Pantera and Down's lead singer and frontman. Jimmy played guitar, Hank played bass and Joe played drums.

15. Sabaton are a band from Sweden, but from what city do they hail?

From Quiz Sabaton, The Metal Machines

Answer: Falun

Sabaton are from Falun, a city in Dalarna country. Dalarna country are famous in Sweden for producing the Dalacarlia horses.

16. In the song 'Elvis Ain't Dead', the sentence 'Elvis isn't dead...' is followed by a 'because'. What is his irrefutable evidence?

From Quiz Scouting for Girls, Part 1

Answer: Because I heard him on the radio

The full line goes: 'Elvis isn't dead, 'cause I heard him on the radio.' I want to hear it myself! Only then I'll believe he isn't dead. 'Elvis Ain't Dead' was a single from the band's self-titled debut album, released in 2007.

17. UK singer Alvin Stardust had a singing career in the '70s and '80s but a decade earlier in another life he was singing under another name. What was his name then?

From Quiz Dateline '70s UK: Strange Case of Alvin Stardust

Answer: Shane Fenton

As Shane Fenton he had a number twenty-two hit on the UK singles chart with "I'm A Moody Guy" in 1961. It Did not chart in the US The alternative singers: Ricky Valance had a number one hit for three weeks on the UK singles chart with "Tell Laura I Love Her" in 1960. It did not chart in the US. Eden Kane had a number one hit for one week on the UK singles chart with "Well I Ask You" in 1961. It did not chart in the US. Jimmy Justice had a number eight hit on the UK singles chart with "Ain't That Funny" in 1962. It did not chart in the US.

18. "We've been down this road so many times before My stomach can not take it I've been killin' time You've been crossin' lines..." Which song is this?

From Quiz Silverstein Lyrics

Answer: If You Could See Into My Soul

"If You Could See Into My Soul" was a track from the album "Arrivals and Departures". It was released in 2007.

19. Stars' earliest album, "Nightsongs", featured the songs "Going, Going, Gone" and "On Peak Hill", both of which featured Emily Haines, the lead vocalist for which other Canadian indie band?

From Quiz Stars

Answer: Metric

"Nightsongs" was Stars' first major release (in 2001) and it included the singles "The Stars Are Out Tonight" and "My Radio". First sold on a label the band only used for later EPs, "Nightsongs" didn't really gain much ground outside the indie crowds. At the time, the band only consisted of two main members with Emily Haines singing backup vocals on the two listed songs and Amy Milian singing all other female vocals (and later joining the band). Emily Haines is also known for her work in the Canadian indie rock band Metric and her solo work under the name Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton, most of which consists of her more solemn piano performances. In all later renditions of "Going, Going, Gone" and "On Peak Hill", Amy Milian provides vocals. "Going, Going, Gone" was later re-released in a live version for the band's 2008 EP, "Sad Robots" after a reemerging popularity during their performances.

20. Dusty Springfield was born in 1939 with the surname of O'Brien. What was her original first name?

From Quiz Dusty Springfield - White Soul Singer

Answer: Mary

Dusty was born on 16 April 1939 and given the names Mary Isabel (or Isobel) Catherine Bernadette O'Brien. Her parents were Gerard and Kay O'Brien and her father would tap out songs on the back of her hand, asking her to guess the name of the song. According to Edward Leeson's book 'Dusty Springfield: A Life In Music', the nickname of Dusty came from her tomboyish tendencies and love of playing football (soccer) with the boys.

21. In what city and year was Skinny Puppy formed?

From Quiz The First Ever Skinny Puppy Quiz!

Answer: Vancouver, 1982

When cEvin Key, (pronounced "seven"), was the drummer for Images in Vogue, he took an interest in sampling and experimentation. He met Nivek Ogre and they formed Skinny Puppy as a side project. It did not quite work out that way as they released their latest album "In Solvent Sea" in 2010.

22. "I pick up by the handful The somber heap at my feet. Eyes closed to see the hopeful Trusting my deepest instinct" Which song are these lyrics from?

From Quiz Stereolab Lyrics

Answer: Blips, Drips and Strips

"Blips, Drips, and Strips" is a track from the LP "Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night". It was released in 1999.

23. "I don't want to get lost in ___". What is the missing word from this lyric?

From Quiz Say Anything

Answer: The Ocean

"About Falling" is on Say Anything's 2007 album "In Defense of the Genre." This song features Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio.

24. Who is the lead singer/guitarist for Silversun Pickups?

From Quiz Silversun Pickups

Answer: Brian Aubert

Mr. Aubert is also the main songwriter for the band.

25. How tall is the Universal Soldier?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: Universal Soldier

Answer: Five feet two and six feet four

"He's five feet two and he's six feet four" The song, in Buffy Sainte-Mairie's own words, is "about individual responsibility for war and how the old feudal thinking kills us all." The discrepancy in heights shows us how the Universal soldier could be anyone.

26. What other rockstar was born in the same town as Slash, only 20 years earlier?

From Quiz Slash

Answer: Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead

They were both born and raised in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

27. What does 'SWV' stand for?

From Quiz All About SWV

Answer: Sisters with Voices

'SWV' stands for 'Sisters with Voices'. The group was created in the early 1990's in New York City, NY, U.S.A.

28. What year did the Brian Setzer Orchestra form?

From Quiz The Brian Setzer Orchestra

Answer: 1992

The orchestra's first album, self-titled, was released in 1994.

29. Where is George Sampson from?

From Quiz George Sampson Mania!

Answer: Manchester

George comes from Birchwood, Warrington in Manchester. Manchester is where he busked to earn money for his dance lessons.

30. Where did Hattie live?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: "Swamp Witch"

Answer: In the swamp

The song begins: "Black water Hattie lived back in the swamp" I think this is a great start to a great song. Stafford's lyrics set the scene from the very first line.

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