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Kirsty MacColl Trivia Quiz

Kirsty MacColl (1959-2000) was a British singer-songwriter who made many great contributions to music. How much do you know of her work?

A multiple-choice quiz by 50ftqueenie. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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50ftqueenie

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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252,746

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Kirsty had her first taste of recording by singing backing vocals for which band? Hint

The Adverts

Drug Addix

Wire

The Fall

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Kirsty's first solo single? Hint

You Caught me Out

Miss Otis Regrets

They Don't Know

Caroline

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kirsty's first release on Polydor Records mentioned which singer? Hint

Elvis Presley

Van Morrison

Roy Orbison

Ray Davies

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Question 4 of 10

4. Kirsty's next chart hit came in 1984 and was written by whom? Hint

Ewan MacColl

Johnny Marr

Billy Bragg

Steve Lillywhite

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Question 5 of 10

5. Kirsty is probably best remembered for her duet with which singer? Hint

Billy Bragg

Morrissey

Shane McGowan

Paul McCartney

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Question 6 of 10

6. Kirsty's biggest hit from her album "Kite" was a cover of which song? Hint

Set me Free

Days

Sunny Afternoon

Waterloo Sunset

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who co-wrote "Walking Down Madison" with Kirsty? Hint

Billy Bragg

Johnny Marr

David Gilmour

Miles Hunt

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Kirsty duet with on the single "Perfect Day"? Hint

Shane McGowan

Lou Reed

Evan Dando

Johnny Marr

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kirsty's song "In These Shoes" was used as a theme tune for which comedienne's show? Hint

Tracey Ullman

Dawn French

Catherine Tate

Jeniffer Saunders

10. These lyrics are from which Kirsty MacColl song?

"My feet froze in the winter chill
I knew I'd probably get ill
But I was praying we could fill an empty bench and still
You're so sorry but I don't want your pity baby." Hint

Innocence

Soho Square

My Affair

Sun on the Water

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Kirsty had her first taste of recording by singing backing vocals for which band?

Answer: Drug Addix

Kirsty sang backing vocals under the pseudonym Mandy Doubt for Drug Addix's EP. Stiff Records were impressed with Kirsty and promptly signed her up.

2. What was the name of Kirsty's first solo single?

Answer: They Don't Know

"They Don't Know" was released in 1979 and received a lot of airplay, unfortunately a distribution strike affected record sales and the song didn't chart for long. After her next release "You Caught me Out" failed to chart, Kirsty left Stiff Records and signed to Polydor.

3. Kirsty's first release on Polydor Records mentioned which singer?

Answer: Elvis Presley

"A Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis", from her debut album "Desperate Character", was a big hit for Kirsty.

4. Kirsty's next chart hit came in 1984 and was written by whom?

Answer: Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg added extra verses to "A New England" for Kirsty. The song reached Number Seven in the UK charts.

5. Kirsty is probably best remembered for her duet with which singer?

Answer: Shane McGowan

Perennial Christmas favourite "Fairytale of New York" was a huge hit in 1987, reaching number two in the UK charts. In 1988 Kirsty joined the Pogues on their British and European tour.

6. Kirsty's biggest hit from her album "Kite" was a cover of which song?

Answer: Days

"Kite" was one of Kirsty's most successful albums featuring great tracks like "Free World" and "Don't Come the Cowboy with me Sonny Jim!". Ironically, despite being an acclaimed songwriter it was her cover of the Kinks' "Days" which drew the most interest.

7. Who co-wrote "Walking Down Madison" with Kirsty?

Answer: Johnny Marr

"Walking Down Madison" was a hit from her critically acclaimed 1991 album "Electric Landlady".

8. Who did Kirsty duet with on the single "Perfect Day"?

Answer: Evan Dando

Kirsty covered Lou Reed's "Perfect Day" with Evan Dando (Lemonheads) in 1995, taken from her album "Galore".

9. Kirsty's song "In These Shoes" was used as a theme tune for which comedienne's show?

Answer: Catherine Tate

"In These Shoes" was a single taken from Kirsty's "Tropical Brainstorm" album which was released in 2000. Catherine Tate used the song for the theme tune for her first series of "The Catherine Tate Show" which aired on BBC two in 2004

10. These lyrics are from which Kirsty MacColl song? "My feet froze in the winter chill I knew I'd probably get ill But I was praying we could fill an empty bench and still You're so sorry but I don't want your pity baby."

Answer: Soho Square

In 2001 a bench was placed in the entrance to London's Soho Square as a memorial to Kirsty MacColl who died in a tragic accident in 2000. Each year on Kirsty's birthday, fans from all over the world congregate to pay tribute to Kirsty.

Source: Author 50ftqueenie

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