Birds in Songs Trivia

1. Long before they became a worldwide mega-band when Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined the band, Fleetwood Mac had a major hit about a bird. What type of bird?

From Quiz A Little Bird Told Me About Oviparous Songs

Answer: Albatross

Released in 1968, and written by (then) band member Peter Green, "Albatross" was an instrumental hit for Fleetwood Mac. It was their only number one single in the UK despite the mega-success of the 70s and 80s. Despite its lush production, the song contains only two guitar chords: Emaj7 and F#m. "Albatross" was the biggest-selling selling rock instrumental of the 20th Century. Peter Green was inspired by the poem "The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Coleridge. This song then, in turn, inspired the Beatles song "Sun King" on the 1969 "Abbey Road" album.

From Quiz Sing Me Some Feathers

Answer: Dog

Bird Dog" was a big hit for the Everly Brothers, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, and R&B charts, and number one on the Billboard Country Chart. It was a number one hit in Australia, Canada and the UK. Brothers Don and Phil commenced their career singing in their father's radio show in the 1940's, known as the "Everly Family". After heading out on their own, and becoming a duo they signed with Cadence Records in 1957 and had their first hit, "Bye Bye Love", the following year. They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and are ranked at number 43 on the "Rolling Stone" Magazine list of the "100 Greatest Artists of all Time."

From Quiz Birds in Song

Answer: Blackbird

According to McCartney, the blackbird symbolizes how people who are discriminated against can push forward and accomplish great things with perseverance. The inspiration for the song "Blackbird" came to McCartney while he was in Scotland. McCartney was reacting to the racial tensions that were taking place in U.S.A. in the spring of 1968. "Blackbird" (1968) was also covered by other celebrities. Some of these include The Grateful Dead, Dave Grohl, Sarah Mclachlan, Jesse McCartney and many others. Rachel Wood sang "Blackbird" in the film "Across the Universe" (2007).

From Quiz Songs Strictly for the Birds

Answer: Manfred Mann

"Pretty Flamingo" was the second number one for the Manfreds; it was written by Mark Barkan. It was the last Manfred Mann single to feature Paul Jones on vocals. The band also included future Cream bassist Jack Bruce at that time. Flamingos are large pink wading birds; there are six separate species. They are mainly found in Africa and South America.

From Quiz Name the Songbirds? (Birds in Band Names)

Answer: Eagles

"Lyin' Eyes" was the second Eagles single to chart in Britain, reaching number 23 in 1975. Eagles had seven top-ten albums in Britain but only one top-ten single; "Hotel California". There are two species of eagle breeding in Britain; the golden eagle and the re-introduced sea eagle.

From Quiz Do the Chicken!

Answer: Killdozer, The Reverend Horton Heat, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee

Of course it wasn't the group of artists that included Buckethead. This all-round guitar hero, weirdo and former Guns 'N Roses axeman, constantly wears a KFC bucket on his head. It would've been weird for him not to once mention chickens in a song.

From Quiz Titles With Bird(s) In Them

Answer: Neil Diamond

From Quiz A Little Bird Told Me About Oviparous Songs

Answer: Steve Miller Band

"Fly Like an Eagle" (1976) was the ninth studio album by the Steve Miller Band and arguably the most creative. The title track was also a major hit as were "Take the Money and Run" and "Rock'n Me". The title track went to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This album was ranked number 450 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" in 2003. Steve Miller obviously likes flying: "Jet Airliner" (1976) was another hit of his band.

From Quiz Sing Me Some Feathers

Answer: Manfred Mann

"Pretty Flamingo" was a number one seller in the UK, but only reached number 29 on the Billboard's Hot 100 Chart. The band, Manfred Mann, formed in the 60s and named for the keyboardist, South African Manfred Mann, was part of the British Invasion. They had many hits throughout the world.

From Quiz Birds in Song

Answer: Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan

Misty Morgan became the first woman in the country music scene, to have co-produced a number one hit (along with her husband) with "Tennessee Birdwalk". It reached number one on the Indie World Country Chart in 1970. Her husband, Jack Blanchard, along with Misty created "Jack and Misty Productions". "Tennessee Birdwalk" is an enjoyable song about what birds might look like without their feathers and wings. Enjoy the lyrics! (note: lyrics may not be exact) "Tennessee Birdwalk" - by Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan "Take away the trees and the birds'll have to sit upon the ground (hum) Take away their wings and the birds'll have to walk to get around Take away the birdbaths and dirty birds will soon be everywhere Take away their feathers and the birds will walk around in underwear Take away their (whistle) and the birds'll have to whisper when they sing (Chirp chirp!) Take away their common sense and they'll be heading southward in the spring Oh, remember me, my darling when spring is in the air And the bald headed birds are whispering everywhere When you see them walking southward in their dirty underwear That's the Tennessee bird walk "How about some trees so the birds won't have to sit upon the ground? (hum) And how about some wings so the birds won't have to walk to get around? And how about a birdbath or two so the birds will all be clean? And how about some feathers so their underwear no longer can be seen? How about a little (whistle) so the birds won't have to whisper when they sing? (Chirp chirp!) And how about some common sense So they won't be blocking traffic in the spring?"

From Quiz Do the Chicken!

Answer: Dr. Alimantado

Dr. Alimantado's debut album was called "Best Dressed Chicken in Town" and released in 1978, on the Greensleeves label. Now I'm not the biggest reggae fan, but this particular record is sheer genius. One of Dr. Alimantado's biggest supporters was one John Lydon, aka. Johnny Rotten. Alimantado was a welcome guest at the legendary parties Lydon used to throw in his house at 45 Gunter Grove, in London, in the early days of Public Image Ltd. PiL never recorded any chicken related songs though.

From Quiz Titles With Bird(s) In Them

Answer: Lene Lovich

From Quiz A Little Bird Told Me About Oviparous Songs

Answer: Marc Bolan

"Autograph" (1979) was the fourteenth album for John Denver. Best known for its title track, "On the Wings of an Eagle" whilst recorded with the other songs on the album, was not released until a 2001 re-release of the same name. Russel Morris had a top ten hit in Australia in 1973 with a song with this title. It was another hit when it formed part of the soundtrack for the Australian movie "The Dish" in 2001. "Wings of an Eagle and Other Great Hits" was a Russell Morris 1973 compilation album that came in at number 59 in the book "100 Best Australian Albums", in 2010. Steve Bell, a Canadian Christian singer songwriter had success with "The Wings of an Eagle" song off his 1992 album "Deep Calls". Marc Bolan of T-Rex fame was English.

From Quiz Sing Me Some Feathers

Answer: Bobby Day

"Rocking Robin" was Bobby Day's only hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it reached number two in 1958. The song was covered by Michael Jackson in 1972 and this version also reached number two on the Hot 100 chart. Robert James Byrd (Bobby Day) was born in 1928 and died in 1990. He started his career as a member of The Hollywood Flames and then formed his own band The Satellites. He had some success as a songwriter and wrote "Over and Over" which was a hit for the Dave Clark Five.

From Quiz Birds in Song

Answer: Vera Lynn

"(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover" (1941) was popularized by Vera Lynn. The song had been written by Walter Kent and Nat Burton to help lift the spirits of the military people during the Second World War. Vera Lynn was born on March 20,1917. In the beginning of WWII, in 1940, she began her own program on radio called "Sincerely Yours", where the sending of messages to British troops was possible. She toured such places as Egypt, Burma and India during the war. In 1942, Vera Lynn recorded "We'll Meet Again" which was a truly popular song during WWII. At the age of 92, she recorded a number one album in the UK called "We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn" (2009).

From Quiz Songs Strictly for the Birds

Answer: cuckoos

The much covered song "Let There Be Love". My favourite version is by Nat King Cole. It has also been covered by his daughter Natalie and by any number of naff 'pap idol' winners and the like. I've always thought that using the word cuckoos was a bit of an odd choice for a romantic song. Several species of cuckoo are brood parasites, meaning the females usurp other birds nests; the word cuckold has it's origins here, so maybe not so romantic after all?

From Quiz Name the Songbirds? (Birds in Band Names)

Answer: Counting Crows

Counting Crows never recorded a top-ten hit in Britain. "Mr Jones" was their most successful single reaching number 28 in 1994. In Britain we count magpies not crows; "One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl..." etc.

From Quiz Do the Chicken!

Answer: Hasil Adkins

"Poultry In Motion - The Hasil Adkins Chicken Collection 1955 - 1999" was released in 2000, by Norton Records. Hasil Adkins is often called "a true rock & roll primitive". He doesn't know how to play his guitar well, but he sure knows how to make an effective and energetic racket as a backing to his manic yelps, howls and moans about decapitation, eating and a freaky dance called 'The Hunch'. An enormous influence on The Cramps. Check out his collection "Out To Hunch" (1986) or his country album "Achy Breaky Ha Ha Ha" (1994). Hasil Adkins passed away on April 26, 2005; three days before he would have celebrated his 68th birthday. He'll be sorely missed.

From Quiz Titles With Bird(s) In Them

Answer: Shakatak

From Quiz A Little Bird Told Me About Oviparous Songs

Answer: James Taylor

"Mockingbird" (1963) was a song written and recorded by Inez and Charlie Foxx. The song was based on the folk song "Hush Little Baby". Carly Simon and then husband Taylor had a US top gold-certified hit when it was released as the lead single off Ms Simon's 1974 "Hot Cakes" album. Carly Simon and James Taylor were married between 1972 and 1983. Ms Simon has won an Academy Award, a Grammy and a Golden Globe for her music.

From Quiz Sing Me Some Feathers

Answer: Anne Murray

"Snowbird" was the song that made the world aware of Anne Murray. The song reached number one in Canada and number eight on the US Pop Singles Chart. The song was also recorded by Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby, among others. Morna Anne Murray was born in 1945 in Canada. She has won many awards including four Grammy Awards and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto. She is ranked at number ten on the Billboard "50 Biggest AC Artists Ever."

From Quiz Birds in Song

Answer: Fly up your nose

"May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" (1965) was popularized by "Little" Jimmy Dickens. Neal Merritt was the composer of this song which later appeared on the Jimmy Dickens' album "I'm Little But I'm Loud: The Little Jimmy Dickens Collection". As one of the Grand Ole Opry's most popular performers, Jimmy Dickens was masterful in performing country novelty songs and ballads. Jimmy Dickens stood a mere four feet eleven inches tall (150cm) and was always clad in rhinestone studded outfits. His song, "May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" was released as both a single and on the aforementioned album.

From Quiz Do the Chicken!

Answer: Little Feat

Little Feat's founding members Lowell George (vocals, guitar, slide guitar) and Roy Estrada (bass) used to be in Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention. Hence Little Feat wasn't your typical run-of-the-mill bluesrock band. In fact, they were a bit weird. The funky "Dixie Chicken", released in 1973, is generally considered to be their best album.

From Quiz Titles With Bird(s) In Them

Answer: Snowy White

From Quiz A Little Bird Told Me About Oviparous Songs

Answer: Anne Murray

"Snowbird" was written by the Canadian songwriter Gene MacLellan and whilst recorded by Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby, it is best known as a song sung by Anne Murray in 1969 where it reached number two on her native Canadian pop chart. The song was RIAA-certified gold and, in fact was the first American gold record awarded to a Canadian solo female artist. Mr Lightfoot and Ms Twain are also Canadian (the latter only born in 1965) but Ms Reddy is an Australian.

From Quiz Sing Me Some Feathers

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Although "Little Red Rooster" had been previously recorded by Howlin' Wolf and Sam Cooke with some chart successes, it was a bigger success for the Rolling Stones after they recorded it in 1964. The Rolling Stones became a group in 1962 and the original members were Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Whyman and Charlie Watts. Over the years they have recorded many albums, and have had many hit singles including "Under the Boardwalk", "Ruby Tuesday", "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "Brown Sugar", just to name but a few.

From Quiz Birds in Song

Answer: Nelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado, born December 2, 1978, is a Portuguese-Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Nelly Furtado won a Grammy Award for "I'm Like a Bird" (2000). Living in Toronto, Canada, Nelly has sold over 18 million albums around the world. Not only released as a single, "I'm Like a Bird", written by Furtado, was released on her debut album "Whoa, Nelly!" (2000).

From Quiz Songs Strictly for the Birds

Answer: Madness

Madness with "Wings of a Dove", one of their last big hits; it got to number two in 1983. The song was used in the 1999 movie, "Ten Things I Hate About You" which revived its popularity.

From Quiz Do the Chicken!

Answer: John Cale

Indeed, the Welshman John Cale sang about chicken's biggest by-product which isn't eggs on the EP "Animal Justice" (1977). Though it wasn't actually about chicken manure, but about cowardice. That same year Cale and his band played a gig in Croydon, England, when he cut up a dead chicken during a rendition of Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" and threw the severed parts into the audience. The pogoing punks at the front stopped dead in their tracks and Cale's vegetarian drummer (Joe Stefko) and bass player (Mike Viseglia) walked off. The song about chicken manure was a reaction to their desertion.

From Quiz Titles With Bird(s) In Them

Answer: Morris Day and The Time

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