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Quiz about Waxing Lyrical with Jonathan Richman

Waxing Lyrical with Jonathan Richman Quiz

Jonathan Richman's music is impossible to categorise but one thing that all of his songs have in common is their 'memorableness'.

A multiple-choice quiz by 50ftqueenie. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
50ftqueenie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,609

Updated
Jul 23 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. These lyrics are from one of Jonathan's earliest compositions.

"Well Tonight I'm all alone in my room
I'll go insane if you won't sleep with me." Hint

Roadrunner

Astral Plane

Old World

Girl Friend

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Question 2 of 10

2. These lyrics are from which ballad?

"And you know, it almost feels like the time has come.
You know, it almost feels like the time can't tell.
You can't hide that love forever.
But take your time, dear. I know you're gonna let it show." Hint

Important in Your Life

Springtime

Amazing Grace

Hi Dear

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jonathan is well known for writing humorous lyrics.

"In the park, nearly dark
what do I now hear, hark hark." Hint

Ice Cream Man

Dodge Veg-O-Matic

Rockin' Rockin' Leprechauns

Angels Watching Over Me

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Question 4 of 10

4. These lyrics are from which of Jonathan's romantic little ditties?

"And time's-a-wastin'
Cuz what once was a puppy is now a dog
And what once was a piglet is now a hog." Hint

Emaline

Affection

Back in Your Life

She's Gonna Respect Me

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Question 5 of 10

5. These lyrics are taken from Jonathan's 1983 album.

"If you didn't want me you shouldn't have been born
That started all the trouble now the damage is done."
Hint

That Summer Feeling

Somebody to Hold Me

Give Paris One More Chance

You're the One For Me

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Question 6 of 10

6. I think we can all agree on the sentiments Jonathan sings about in this song.

"And what did I feel when I walked by slow
Sorrow sorrow, all around
Why I would feel sorrow I now know
I smell a ghost smell from the ground." Hint

Reno

Corner Store

Man Walks Among Us

Satisfied Mind

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Question 7 of 10

7. These lyrics are from which of Jonathan's compositions?

"A spooky tone on a Fender bass
Played less notes and left more space
Stayed kind of still, looked kinda shy
Kinda far away, kinda dignified." Hint

Velvet Underground

I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar

Parties in the U.S.A.

That Summer Feeling

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Question 8 of 10

8. These lyrics are from which of Jonathan's love songs?

"I want to open up my lunch box
and find a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in there
just like when I was 6 years old and someone loved me." Hint

True Love is Not Nice

Love me Like I Love

If She Don't Love Me

Affection

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which tune are these lyrics from?

"On Canal street in April when its 60 and the snow is melting fast
it's still shady in the morning when you're laughing in your t-shirt running past." Hint

Leaves on the Sidewalk After the Rain

I Took a Chance On Her

Springtime In New York

Give Paris One More Chance

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Question 10 of 10

10. This song first appeared on the "Rockin' and Romance album.

"In the Amsterdam museum I was feeling bad
And looking for a way not to be so sad." Hint

Salvador Dali

Les Etoiles

Vincent Van Gogh

Abu Jamal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. These lyrics are from one of Jonathan's earliest compositions. "Well Tonight I'm all alone in my room I'll go insane if you won't sleep with me."

Answer: Astral Plane

"Astral Plane" along with the incorrect answers can all be found on Jonathan Richman's first album "The Modern Lovers" which was recorded way back in 1973 and released in 1976. The band had split shortly after recording the songs for this album though Jonathan continued to record using the name Modern Lovers but they weren't a band as such as he used different backing musicians.

2. These lyrics are from which ballad? "And you know, it almost feels like the time has come. You know, it almost feels like the time can't tell. You can't hide that love forever. But take your time, dear. I know you're gonna let it show."

Answer: Hi Dear

"Hi Dear" and the incorrect choices are all taken from Jonathan's 1976 release "Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers" though Jonathan himself regards it as his first proper record.

3. Jonathan is well known for writing humorous lyrics. "In the park, nearly dark what do I now hear, hark hark."

Answer: Rockin' Rockin' Leprechauns

"Rockin' Rockin' Leprechauns" - Only Jonathan could get away with singing about Rockin' Leprechauns!
All the listed choices can be found on Jonathan's third release "Rock 'n' Roll With the Modern Lovers", a classic album which everyone should own.

4. These lyrics are from which of Jonathan's romantic little ditties? "And time's-a-wastin' Cuz what once was a puppy is now a dog And what once was a piglet is now a hog."

Answer: Back in Your Life

All choices are from Jonathan's 1978/9 album "Back in Your Life". Though the album is credited as Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers; only a few of the songs feature backing musicians, the majority are completely solo works.

5. These lyrics are taken from Jonathan's 1983 album. "If you didn't want me you shouldn't have been born That started all the trouble now the damage is done."

Answer: You're the One For Me

After a four year break Jonathan returned to the music scene with the 1983 album "Jonathan Sings!". It was worth the wait as there are some beautiful songs on the album.

6. I think we can all agree on the sentiments Jonathan sings about in this song. "And what did I feel when I walked by slow Sorrow sorrow, all around Why I would feel sorrow I now know I smell a ghost smell from the ground."

Answer: Corner Store

1990 saw the release of "Jonathan Goes Country". This album was solely credited to Jonathan Richman, finally laying to rest the Modern Lovers tag. It was during the early nineties that Jonathan translated many of his songs into Spanish as well as recording many traditional Spanish songs, many of which can be found on 1993's "Jonathan, Te Vas a Emocionar!" album.

7. These lyrics are from which of Jonathan's compositions? "A spooky tone on a Fender bass Played less notes and left more space Stayed kind of still, looked kinda shy Kinda far away, kinda dignified."

Answer: Velvet Underground

All the given choices are taken from 1992's "I, Jonathan" album. The Velvet Underground were a huge influence on Jonathan, at one time he even found himself living on their manager, Steve Sesnick's couch!

8. These lyrics are from which of Jonathan's love songs? "I want to open up my lunch box and find a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in there just like when I was 6 years old and someone loved me."

Answer: Love me Like I Love

All the choices are from the "I'm So Confused" album which was released in 1998: the same year that Jonathan appeared in the Farrelly Brothers' film "There's Something About Mary". Jonathan commented on the plot and performed songs in the film.

9. Which tune are these lyrics from? "On Canal street in April when its 60 and the snow is melting fast it's still shady in the morning when you're laughing in your t-shirt running past."

Answer: Springtime In New York

All songs are from the album "Her Mystery Not of High Heels and Eye Shadow" which was released in 2001. A year later a DVD "Take me to The Plaza" featuring live performances was released and is well worth purchasing.

10. This song first appeared on the "Rockin' and Romance album. "In the Amsterdam museum I was feeling bad And looking for a way not to be so sad."

Answer: Vincent Van Gogh

"Vincent Van Gogh" and the other listed choices are all from Jonathan's "Not So Much To Be Loved As To Love" 2004 album.
I hope you have enjoyed this lyrical quiz spanning more than thirty years of Jonathan's eclectic musical career as much as I have enjoyed writing it.

Source: Author 50ftqueenie

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