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People in Killers Songs Trivia Quiz

This quiz deals with characters or people mentioned in songs by the Killers. Included are songs off "Hot Fuss" and "Sam's Town", as well as a few B-sides, unreleased tracks, and bonus tracks.

A multiple-choice quiz by HPKillersFreak. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
HPKillersFreak

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,037

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

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456

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Question 1 of 20

1. "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" is about a girl who was murdered. Who committed the crime? Hint

Her husband

Her father

Her boyfriend

It was a random act of violence

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Question 2 of 20

2. A character named Matthew is featured on which of these lesser-known Killers songs? Hint

Desperate

Replaceable

Stereo of Lies

Show You How

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Question 3 of 20

3. The character Andy in "Andy, You're a Star" is about the homecoming king lead vocalist Brandon Flowers went to high school with and regarded highly.

True

False

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Question 4 of 20

4. Which Killers song mentions James Dean? Hint

The Ballad of Michael Valentine

Under the Gun

Glamorous Indie Rock 'N' Roll

All the Pretty Faces

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Question 5 of 20

5. "Sam's Town" is the title track off the Killers' second CD. Who is the Sam to which they are referring?

Answer: (First and last name or just last name)

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Question 6 of 20

6. In a Killers song, who is told not to take her love to town? Hint

Debbie

Ruby

Judy

Maddie

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Question 7 of 20

7. Which Killers song mentions Greta Garbo? Hint

Under the Gun

All the Pretty Faces

Why Don't You Find Out for Yourself

The Ballad of Michael Valentine

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which Killers song mentions a character named Adam? Hint

For Reasons Unknown

Bling (Confessions of a King)

My List

This River is Wild

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Question 9 of 20

9. Which Killers song mentions Marlon Brando? Hint

Under the Gun

Show You How

Glamorous Indie Rock 'N' Roll

The Ballad of Michael Valentine

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Question 10 of 20

10. Though her name is never mentioned in the song, which Killers song is about a girl named Jodi Jones?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 11 of 20

11. Which Killers song mentions a character named Brooke? Hint

Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself

Get Trashed

Waiting for Love

All the Pretty Faces

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Question 12 of 20

12. Who is Michael Valentine? Hint

A gambler

A local musician who inspired Brandon

A fictional character

An old friend Brandon had growing up

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Question 13 of 20

13. In "Sam's Town", Brandon sings of how he still remembers his grandma's wake. What was his grandma's name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 14 of 20

14. Brandon sings about the sad story of his uncle Jonny. Which of these substances did Uncle Jonny abuse? Hint

Meth

Cocaine

Alcohol

Heroine

15. In "Sam's Town", Brandon mentions a brother: "Red, white and blue upon a birthday cake / My brother, he was born on the Fourth of July and that's all". So is this just American symbolism, or was Brandon's brother really born on Independence Day?

Yes

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Question 16 of 20

16. In the song "Believe Me, Natalie", Natalie is told it is her last chance to what? Hint

Disco

Boogie

Dance

Shake

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Question 17 of 20

17. Before "Read My Mind" came to be, it was a slightly different song known by another name. The song was called "Little" who? Hint

Helena

Maria

Angela

Tana

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Question 18 of 20

18. In "Believe Me, Natalie", the surname of a famous artist is mentioned. Which artist? Hint

van Gogh

Monet

Picasso

Dali

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Question 19 of 20

19. Which title song character is extremely jealous?

Answer: (Two Words, with or without punctuation)

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Question 20 of 20

20. How many Killers characters are murder victims? Hint

one

two

three

four

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" is about a girl who was murdered. Who committed the crime?

Answer: Her boyfriend

"Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" is part three of a murder trilogy. The other two songs are "Midnight Show" and "Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf", which has not yet been released as of early 2007.

2. A character named Matthew is featured on which of these lesser-known Killers songs?

Answer: Stereo of Lies

"Stereo of Lies" has not been released on either of the Killers' first two albums, nor on the singles off those albums.

3. The character Andy in "Andy, You're a Star" is about the homecoming king lead vocalist Brandon Flowers went to high school with and regarded highly.

Answer: False

Andy is a star athlete. The song is somewhat controversial in its interpretation. It has been suggested that Andy was someone Brandon had a crush on in high school, although Brandon has maintained that he is straight (especially because he is happily married to his wife, Tana).

4. Which Killers song mentions James Dean?

Answer: Under the Gun

"Stupid on the streets of London / James Dean in the rain". "Under the Gun" was one of the three bonus tracks off the limited edition of "Hot Fuss" (US version).

5. "Sam's Town" is the title track off the Killers' second CD. Who is the Sam to which they are referring?

Answer: Sam Boyd

Sam Boyd came to Las Vegas in 1941 with just $80. He worked his way up from a card dealer to a casino owner. Brandon and the rest of the Killers were inspired by his success, and he also symbolized the older part of Vegas.

6. In a Killers song, who is told not to take her love to town?

Answer: Ruby

"Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town" was on the "Smile Like You Mean It" single (Lizard King 7", UK).

7. Which Killers song mentions Greta Garbo?

Answer: The Ballad of Michael Valentine

"The Ballad of Michael Valentine" was one of the three singles off the "Hot Fuss" limited edition (US version).

8. Which Killers song mentions a character named Adam?

Answer: This River is Wild

"Now Adam's takin' bombs and he's stuck on his mom". "This River is Wild" is originally off "Sam's Town".

9. Which Killers song mentions Marlon Brando?

Answer: The Ballad of Michael Valentine

"The Ballad of Michael Valentine" was also on the "Somebody Told Me" single (original pink CD).

10. Though her name is never mentioned in the song, which Killers song is about a girl named Jodi Jones?

Answer: Where is She

Jodi Jones was a 14-year-old Scottish girl, murdered by her boyfriend. The Killers heard of her story and decided to write the song about her from her mother's perspective. The song didn't go over so well with the Scottish press, so they only played the song a few times and it never made it onto a record.

11. Which Killers song mentions a character named Brooke?

Answer: Get Trashed

"Get Trashed" was on the "Smile Like You Mean It" single (Lizard King CD, UK).

12. Who is Michael Valentine?

Answer: A gambler

Michael Valentine, AKA Rod Pardey Jr., is a professional gambler. He also sang and played in several bands with Killers drummer Ronnie Vannucci, before Ronnie joined the Killers.

13. In "Sam's Town", Brandon sings of how he still remembers his grandma's wake. What was his grandma's name?

Answer: Dixie

"I still remember Grandma Dixie's wake / I'd never really known anybody to die before". "Sam's Town" is full of American symbolism, and Brandon wanted it to reflect the good old America. The Killers' second CD also features a strong Bruce Springsteen influence.

14. Brandon sings about the sad story of his uncle Jonny. Which of these substances did Uncle Jonny abuse?

Answer: Cocaine

The song "Uncle Jonny" touches on his cocaine use. The drug made Jonny so paranoid, he thought the aliens were going to come and steal his semen. Eventually, Jonny sobered up and was able to hear the song his nephew wrote about him.

Answer: Yes

Brandon's brother, Shane, is twelve years older than Brandon. Shane got Brandon into some of his favorite bands.

16. In the song "Believe Me, Natalie", Natalie is told it is her last chance to what?

Answer: Disco

I am not sure if this is true, but I have seen rumors on song lyric meanings websites that Natalie is a dancer with AIDS, hence it is her last chance to disco.

17. Before "Read My Mind" came to be, it was a slightly different song known by another name. The song was called "Little" who?

Answer: Angela

When the Killers first recorded the song as "Little Angela", their producer didn't like the lyrics. Brandon worked on it a bit and tried out some new tunes with it, and after a couple hours, "Read My Mind" was born. Brandon has stated that "Read My Mind" is the best song they've ever written.

18. In "Believe Me, Natalie", the surname of a famous artist is mentioned. Which artist?

Answer: Monet

"There is an old cliche / Under your Monet, baby". I am not exactly sure what this lyric means. "Believe Me, Natalie" seems to be one of the hardest Killers songs to interpret.

19. Which title song character is extremely jealous?

Answer: Mr. Brightside

Mr. Brightside is arguably the most popular Killers song, rivaled by "Somebody Told Me". As stated in the song, Mr. Brightside is a jealous lover who catches his girlfriend cheating on him.

20. How many Killers characters are murder victims?

Answer: two

"Where is She?" is about 14-year-old murder victim Jodi Jones. The murder of Jenny is chronicled in three songs: "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine", "Midnight Show", and "Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf".

Source: Author HPKillersFreak

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