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Willie Nelson -- In Other Words Quiz

If you're a hardcore Country Music fan, this quiz should be a piece of cake. Using alternate wording, I'll give you the name of a tune that has been written and/or performed by Willie Nelson. All you have to do is figure out the real name of the song.

A multiple-choice quiz by Zbeckabee. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Zbeckabee

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,765

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
445

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Irides of a melancholy primary color that are experiencing lachrymation during a downpour. (4,4,6,2,3,4)

Answer: (Six Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Fine particles of matter derived from an asterisk. (8)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Foreigner with a scarlet colored anatomical area bordered by the face anteriorly and the neck to the sides and posteriorly. (3,6,8)

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Question 4 of 10

4. An expression or greeting that is used interjectionally, and is directed towards perpendicular room dividers. (5,5)

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Liquid precipitation along with oxidation of a combustible material releasing various reaction products including heat and light. (4,3,4)

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Question 6 of 10

6. A human female that shows or is motivated by sympathy, understanding and generosity. (4,7,5) NOTE: NO hyphenation is used in the title.

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Question 7 of 10

7. A specific, aged and fortunate celestial body that is responsible for warming the earth. (4,5,3,3)

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Cisco Kid's sidekick along with country music star Mr. Frizzell. (6,3,5) NOTE: Watch your spelling on the first word.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Each and every part of my being. (3,2,2)

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Question 10 of 10

10. A natural stream that is a bit larger than a brook and consists of a liquor distilled from rye, barley or corn. (7,5)

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Irides of a melancholy primary color that are experiencing lachrymation during a downpour. (4,4,6,2,3,4)

Answer: Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain

"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" was written by songwriter Fred Rose and originally performed by Roy Acuff. In 1975, Willie Nelson included the song on his "Red Headed Stranger" album, Willie's career took off and the rest is history.

2. Fine particles of matter derived from an asterisk. (8)

Answer: Stardust

"Stardust" is a popular 1927 tune penned by the great Hoagy Carmichael with Mitchell Parish adding lyrics in 1929. Notable covers include Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Mel Torm� and Willie Nelson.

3. Foreigner with a scarlet colored anatomical area bordered by the face anteriorly and the neck to the sides and posteriorly. (3,6,8)

Answer: Red Headed Stranger

The song "Red Headed Stranger" was written by Stutz/Lindeman and appeared on Nelson's 1975 concept album by the same name. In 1986, Willie Nelson and Morgan Fairchild appeared in the movie.

4. An expression or greeting that is used interjectionally, and is directed towards perpendicular room dividers. (5,5)

Answer: Hello Walls

First recorded in 1961 by Faron Young, the song "Hello Walls" quickly vaulted to #1 on the Country Charts and #12 on the Pop Charts. The song was written by a little-known song writer named Willie Nelson, who went on to become a household name.

5. Liquid precipitation along with oxidation of a combustible material releasing various reaction products including heat and light. (4,3,4)

Answer: Fire And Rain

"Fire and Rain" is a 1970 release written and recorded by James Taylor and appeared on his second album "Sweet Baby James." Nelson's 1975 cover of the song hit the top thirty on the Country Charts.

6. A human female that shows or is motivated by sympathy, understanding and generosity. (4,7,5) NOTE: NO hyphenation is used in the title.

Answer: Good Hearted Woman

"Good Hearted Woman" was a Willie Nelson-Waylon Jennings tune and was first released in 1972 on the album by the same name. In 1976, teamed with Nelson, the live recording shot to #1.

7. A specific, aged and fortunate celestial body that is responsible for warming the earth. (4,5,3,3)

Answer: That Lucky Old Sun

"That Lucky Old Sun" is a 1949 song written by Haven Gillespie and Beasley Smith. Popular covers include The Jerry Garcia Band, Kenny Chesney, Brian Wilson and our old friend Willy.

8. The Cisco Kid's sidekick along with country music star Mr. Frizzell. (6,3,5) NOTE: Watch your spelling on the first word.

Answer: Pancho And Lefty

"Pancho and Lefty" was written by Townes Van Zandt who first recorded it for his 1972 album entitled "The Late Great Townes Van Zandt." Notable covers include Emmy Lou Harris and Merle Haggard/Willie Nelson in duet form.

9. Each and every part of my being. (3,2,2)

Answer: All Of Me

Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons penned "All Of Me" in 1931 and the song has gone on to fame as a popular jazz standard. Notable covers include Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Dean Martin, Benny Goodman and Ella Fitzgerald.

10. A natural stream that is a bit larger than a brook and consists of a liquor distilled from rye, barley or corn. (7,5)

Answer: Whiskey River

"Whiskey River" is a number that appeared on the 1979 album "Willie and Family Live," and the tune would certainly be a top contender for his signature song.

Source: Author Zbeckabee

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