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Quiz about By the Light of the Moon
Quiz about By the Light of the Moon

By the Light of the Moon Trivia Quiz


The big ball that shines in the sky at night has made it's mark in musical history. Moon tunes produced some powerful listening. Can you beam me up the right answer to these ballad inquiries?

A multiple-choice quiz by pentrivina. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
pentrivina
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
336,138
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
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Avg Score
12 / 15
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Question 1 of 15
1. This 1970 Van Morrison hit, with romantically suggestive lyrics, had a jazzy overtone. The song didn't actually chart till 1977, but was introduced on an earlier album. Which song bears the line, "And every time I touch you... you just tremble inside?" Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. This 1973 single by King Harvest made you want to have midnight soirees. It contains the line "Everybody here is outta sight...They don't bark and they don't bite". What was this band doing? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. This hit by Starbuck was a compliment to the springtime of 1976. The seemingly lustful song was originally intended as a novelty. The line, "I finally made a tricky French connection...You winked and gave me your OK", is contained in
that song. What atmospheric name did this single go by?
Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. This Bob Seger cover tune from 1983 with a soothing sound, was written by Rodney Crowell. It offers the lines "Some men go crazy, some men go slow". What sinful title did this song contain? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. This Frank Sinatra tune from 1964 was a partnership with Count Basie. The line
"Let me see what Spring is like on Jupiter and Mars." is contained in the upbeat single. What lifting title belongs to this classic piece?
Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. This 1997 Savage Garden soulful hit was performed live on their "Superstars And Cannonballs" tour in 2000. It included the lines "Mother never loved her much and Daddy never keeps in touch...That's why she shies away from human affection". What was the shooting-like title tune that Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones sing so whimsically? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. This Cat Stevens tune from "Teaser And The Firecat" (1971) has a title that sounds like a chase. It has the lines: "And if I ever lose my mouth...All my teeth north and south". What was this celestial melody with a childish feel called?
Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. This Ozzie Osbourne smash hit had the same name for the title of its 1983 album. One of the lines from this song was "They cursed and buried him"... Along with shame". What song name sounded like an animal's cry? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. This smooth and tranquil song from 1992 features Linda Ronstadt on backing vocals. It's "permanent love" theme, included the line "I wanna celebrate... see it shining in your eyes" . Which moon did Neil Young pay tribute to? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. This 1992 R.E.M. hit accompanied a major film about the comic Andy Kauffman, and was the movie's title as well. The easy listening song included the line
"Mott The Hoople and the game of Life... yeah, yeah yeah, yeah". What was the
name of this biographical tune?
Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. This 1971 Paul McCartney and Wings track classic had an apocalyptic undertone, but managed to deliver silly vocals. It included the line "Catch up (catch up)... Cats and Kittens (cats and kittens) ...Don't get left behind (don't get left behind)". What is the title of the playful fruit-like tune? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. This 1984 Duran Duran hit was accompanied by a video filmed in the South of France. The video started out in a theatre with lead singer Simon Le Bon entering and being watched by a mysterious brunette. What day of the week did this song title encompass?
Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. This 1979 The Police hit with a slow groove, had front man Sting hoping he didn't break his legs. It included the line "My feet don't hardly make no sound". What was the weightlessness name of the melancholy tune? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. This 1982 Alan Parsons song had a marching-like beat. It included the line
"The words seem empty...cause there's nothing there at all". What title captured the essence of these words?
Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. This Jonathan King 60s classic recorded by Chad and Jeremy in 1966, had a saddened atmosphere. It included the line "Long Time Ago... life has begun
...everyone went to the sun". What was the title that fits these defining clues?
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This 1970 Van Morrison hit, with romantically suggestive lyrics, had a jazzy overtone. The song didn't actually chart till 1977, but was introduced on an earlier album. Which song bears the line, "And every time I touch you... you just tremble inside?"

Answer: Moondance

"Moondance" came from the 1970 album "Moondance" on the Warner Brothers label.
The album peaked at #29 back in 1970. Van Morrison's vocals were warbled at the end of the song. The line "La, La, La" had the effect of rolling right off the raw singer's tongue.
2. This 1973 single by King Harvest made you want to have midnight soirees. It contains the line "Everybody here is outta sight...They don't bark and they don't bite". What was this band doing?

Answer: Dancing in the Moonlight

The King Harvest hit was placed on the decade compilation albums including:
"Sounds of the Seventies", "Have a Nice Day", and "Rockin '70s". "Dancing in the Moonlight" was from "Dancing In The Moonlight", an album on the label
Collectibles. Sherman Kelley fronted the band.
3. This hit by Starbuck was a compliment to the springtime of 1976. The seemingly lustful song was originally intended as a novelty. The line, "I finally made a tricky French connection...You winked and gave me your OK", is contained in that song. What atmospheric name did this single go by?

Answer: Moonlight Feels Right

Starbuck put out "Moonlight Feels Right", from the "Moonlight Feels Right" album on the Music Club Group label. The marimba style tune in all its light-heartedness, delivers a satisfactory dance element. Bruce Blackman was the band's front man.
4. This Bob Seger cover tune from 1983 with a soothing sound, was written by Rodney Crowell. It offers the lines "Some men go crazy, some men go slow". What sinful title did this song contain?

Answer: Shame on the Moon

"Shame On The Moon" is from Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band's "Distance" album on the Capitol label. The blue collar artist charted with the single at number ten on the billboard hot 100.
5. This Frank Sinatra tune from 1964 was a partnership with Count Basie. The line "Let me see what Spring is like on Jupiter and Mars." is contained in the upbeat single. What lifting title belongs to this classic piece?

Answer: Fly Me to the Moon

Frank Sinatra recorded the single for the Count Basie album "It Might as Well Be Swing". The slower version that is done regularly at concerts. Natalie Cole and Tony Bennett have done versions of the song in the early '60s.
6. This 1997 Savage Garden soulful hit was performed live on their "Superstars And Cannonballs" tour in 2000. It included the lines "Mother never loved her much and Daddy never keeps in touch...That's why she shies away from human affection". What was the shooting-like title tune that Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones sing so whimsically?

Answer: To the Moon and Back

Savage Garden released the song on their self-titled "Savage Garden" album, which peaked at number three in 1997. "To The Moon And Back" was also released on several compilations, including "Bravo Hits Vol. 20" (1998) on the Warner Music label, "Video Collection" (1998) with Sony Distribution, and "Very Best Of The 90s" (Global TV) (1999).
7. This Cat Stevens tune from "Teaser And The Firecat" (1971) has a title that sounds like a chase. It has the lines: "And if I ever lose my mouth...All my teeth north and south". What was this celestial melody with a childish feel called?

Answer: Moonshadow

Cat Stevens recorded "Teaser And The Firecat" on the A&M label. It peaked on the billboard chart at number two in 1971. "Moonshadow" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts. Cat Stevens was known for incorporating religious overtone in his work.
8. This Ozzie Osbourne smash hit had the same name for the title of its 1983 album. One of the lines from this song was "They cursed and buried him"... Along with shame". What song name sounded like an animal's cry?

Answer: Bark at the Moon

Ozzie Osbourne's single, "Bark At The Moon" was also a visual success. The video featured Ozzie in wolf attire. The album "Bark At The Moon" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200 in 1983. It was remastered and re-released in 1995 and 2002 bringing a less than enthusiastic sound than the original.
9. This smooth and tranquil song from 1992 features Linda Ronstadt on backing vocals. It's "permanent love" theme, included the line "I wanna celebrate... see it shining in your eyes" . Which moon did Neil Young pay tribute to?

Answer: Harvest Moon

Neil Young released the album "Harvest Moon" on the reprise label. The song
"Harvest Moon" was also from the albums: "Back to My Roots" (1993) on the Kiss The Stone label, "Unplugged" (1993) on Warner Bros., and Greatest Hits" (2004) on Warner Bros. The song was also in the lineup at the 1994 Brit Awards.
10. This 1992 R.E.M. hit accompanied a major film about the comic Andy Kauffman, and was the movie's title as well. The easy listening song included the line "Mott The Hoople and the game of Life... yeah, yeah yeah, yeah". What was the name of this biographical tune?

Answer: Man on the Moon

R.E.M. released "Man on the Moon" on many compilations, including "Automatic For The People" (1992) on the Warner Bros. label, "What's The Frequency Kenneth" (1994) on the Warner Bros. label, and the soundtrack, "Man on the Moon" (1999) on the Warner Bros. label. Michael Stipe's rendition of Elvis Presley, in connection to the song, was supposedly one of the worst ever.
11. This 1971 Paul McCartney and Wings track classic had an apocalyptic undertone, but managed to deliver silly vocals. It included the line "Catch up (catch up)... Cats and Kittens (cats and kittens) ...Don't get left behind (don't get left behind)". What is the title of the playful fruit-like tune?

Answer: Monkberry Moon Delight

Paul McCartney And Wings released the album "Ram" on the Capitol label. "Monkberry Moon Delight" is the eighth track on "Ram". This was Paul's second album, truly a precocious and ear-worthy piece of work.
12. This 1984 Duran Duran hit was accompanied by a video filmed in the South of France. The video started out in a theatre with lead singer Simon Le Bon entering and being watched by a mysterious brunette. What day of the week did this song title encompass?

Answer: New Moon on Monday

Duran Duran released the album "Seven And The Ragged" in November 1983 on the Capitol label. The singles, "The Reflex" and "Union Of The Snake" also placed on the billboard charts along with "New Moon On Monday" (which was number 87 on the Hot 100). The song "New Moon On Monday" was featured in the Russell Mulcahey 1984 horror film "Razorback". Russell was the band's video director for their 1983 video album and 1984 North American tour.
13. This 1979 The Police hit with a slow groove, had front man Sting hoping he didn't break his legs. It included the line "My feet don't hardly make no sound". What was the weightlessness name of the melancholy tune?

Answer: Walking on the Moon

The Police released "Walking On The Moon" from the album "Regatta De Blanc" on the Interscope label. It's track placement was number six. The song was a staple at their concerts. The song was also used in the 1991 film "Regarding Henry" starring Harrison Ford.
14. This 1982 Alan Parsons song had a marching-like beat. It included the line "The words seem empty...cause there's nothing there at all". What title captured the essence of these words?

Answer: Children of the Moon

The Alan Parsons Project released the album "Eye In The Sky" in June 1982 on the Arista label. "Children Of The Moon" is track three. Eric Woolfson took the lead vocal. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The tune was once considered in review to be sprightly.
15. This Jonathan King 60s classic recorded by Chad and Jeremy in 1966, had a saddened atmosphere. It included the line "Long Time Ago... life has begun ...everyone went to the sun". What was the title that fits these defining clues?

Answer: Everyone's Gone to the Moon

Jonathan King's debut album "Or Then Again" was released in 1967 on the Decca label. The single "Everyone's Gone To The Moon" was previously taken from a group of records he released. It was also on Chad and Jeremy's album "Distant Shores" in 1966.
Source: Author pentrivina

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