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Quiz about For TopNotch EJ Fans 2
Quiz about For TopNotch EJ Fans 2

For Top-Notch EJ Fans! #2 Trivia Quiz


This is my second EJ quiz. I think the first one may be difficult. I think this one is better for the casual EJ fan with just a couple of toughies for the die hard!

A multiple-choice quiz by jackolantern. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
jackolantern
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
17,141
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
3870
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: wellenbrecher (15/15), Guest 67 (12/15), Guest 98 (10/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What Beatles song did Elton John take to number One in 1975? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What Elton John song was on the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album in 1973 but not released as a single. As a crowd favorite, a live version became a top ten hit in the eighties and another version of the song became a number one hit in the nineties. What is the song? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What ballad in 1970 became EJ's first top ten hit? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Which was not an instrumental? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Not only has Elton been a huge star, but he's also helped other with their careers. What famous singer did Elton help revive his career by producing songs such as 'Laughter in the Rain' and 'Bad Blood'? In Bad Blood Elton also sang backup vocals. Can you name this singer with whom Elton worked ? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Where did Elton live as a boy? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which is not an Elton John Album? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Who, nicknamed the 'Brown Dirt Cowboy' is the lyricist who penned almost all of EJ's biggest hits? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What legendary perfomer plays the harmonica in EJ's 1983 hit, 'I Guess that's why They Call it the Blues'? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. For his 1993 tour, Elton toured without a band. During shows he was alone on stage for the first half of the concert and then was joined by 1 single musician for the rest. Can you name him? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Which single did not go on to reach number One? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which album did not reach Number One? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which 2 back-to-back albums were the first 2 to debut at Number One on Billboard charts? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What 1975 song depicted EJ breaking up with his girl friend and his half hearted attempt to kill himself? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Which of the following has Elton John been outspoken about? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What Beatles song did Elton John take to number One in 1975?

Answer: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

2. What Elton John song was on the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album in 1973 but not released as a single. As a crowd favorite, a live version became a top ten hit in the eighties and another version of the song became a number one hit in the nineties. What is the song?

Answer: Candle in the Wind

3. What ballad in 1970 became EJ's first top ten hit?

Answer: Your Song

4. Which was not an instrumental?

Answer: Little Jeannie

5. Not only has Elton been a huge star, but he's also helped other with their careers. What famous singer did Elton help revive his career by producing songs such as 'Laughter in the Rain' and 'Bad Blood'? In Bad Blood Elton also sang backup vocals. Can you name this singer with whom Elton worked ?

Answer: Neil Sedaka

6. Where did Elton live as a boy?

Answer: Pinner, England

7. Which is not an Elton John Album?

Answer: The Stranger

The Stranger is probably the best album by Billy Joel. Billy another great singer and pianist, toured face o face with EJ in one of the most successful tours in Rock history!
8. Who, nicknamed the 'Brown Dirt Cowboy' is the lyricist who penned almost all of EJ's biggest hits?

Answer: Bernie Taupin

Johnstone and Babylon are musicians who are in EJ's band. Jack Ring I just made up!
9. What legendary perfomer plays the harmonica in EJ's 1983 hit, 'I Guess that's why They Call it the Blues'?

Answer: Stevie Wonder

10. For his 1993 tour, Elton toured without a band. During shows he was alone on stage for the first half of the concert and then was joined by 1 single musician for the rest. Can you name him?

Answer: Ray Cooper

In 1993, EJ toured with only percussionist Ray Cooper and no band. It was the best concert I've ever seen!
11. Which single did not go on to reach number One?

Answer: Kiss the Bride

12. Which album did not reach Number One?

Answer: Made In England

13. Which 2 back-to-back albums were the first 2 to debut at Number One on Billboard charts?

Answer: Captain Fantastic and Rock of the Westies

Both albums came out in 1975.
14. What 1975 song depicted EJ breaking up with his girl friend and his half hearted attempt to kill himself?

Answer: Someone Saved My Life Tonight

15. Which of the following has Elton John been outspoken about?

Answer: All of these

Source: Author jackolantern

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