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6 NZ Music quizzes and 80 NZ Music trivia questions.
1.
  New Zealand Music    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
For a small country at the bottom of the world, we have had a wealth of national and international talent over the years. Here are a few questions to test and some lyrics to tease.
Average, 20 Qns, Dizrythmia Man, Jul 19 12
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Dizrythmia Man
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  Anika Moa vs. Bic Runga - A Kiwi Clash   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Having seen Anika Moa and Bic Runga playing at the University Club in Leeds, I set about creating this quiz. Both Anika and Bic have proven invaluable exports for New Zealand, and their careers so far have intertwined in many ways... but how, exactly?
Tough, 10 Qns, Flynn_17, Mar 23 07
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Flynn_17
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  NZ's Loxene Golden Disc 1971    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Loxene Golden Disc Awards were the forerunner of today's Tui Awards or New Zealand Music Awards. The 1971 Record of the 12 Finalist's songs was I believe the 1st Record I purchased with my own (pocket) money. Here are some questions on the subject.
Average, 10 Qns, Sparkiwi, Mar 18 10
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Sparkiwi
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  Kiwi Music    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
New Zealand music rocks! From Crowded House to Shihad, Dave Dobbyn to Bic Runga, talent abounds in our proud nation!
Average, 10 Qns, nzandy, Mar 20 18
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nzandy
Mar 20 18
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  New Zealand Mixed Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you one line of the song and you have to give the title of the song.
Tough, 10 Qns, vegeta_nz, Jan 18 14
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vegeta_nz
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  Kiwi Music Rocks!    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
New Zealand has a representation of bringing out some quality music. From the likes of Shihad, Split Enz, and The Exponents, there is plenty of great sounds from the land of the long white cloud.
Average, 20 Qns, knowmyenemy, Mar 06 06
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trivia question Quick Question
Name the band that is New Zealand's most international act with top ten hits in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

From Quiz "New Zealand Music"





NZ Music Trivia Questions
1. Sort of New Zealand's answer to David Cassidy this artist won the Loxene solo prize in '71. He was "Entertainer of the Year" in 1972. Who was he?

From Quiz NZ's Loxene Golden Disc 1971

Answer: Craig Scott

Craig Scott's first job was as a bank clerk in Dunedin, but his interest in rock and roll eventually took him to Christchurch where he became vocalist for the group Revival. Craig worked in EMI's Wellington distribution centre until the launch in June 1970 of his first single 'Star Crossed Lovers' which swiftly climbed to number 1, remaining there for 4 weeks. Over the next four years Craig was seldom off the charts.

2. 'Sake Bomb' is a hit song for which Auckland based band?

From Quiz Kiwi Music Rocks!

Answer: The D4

The D4 are very popular in Japan, and the song is named after an alcoholic drink that contains beer with a small amount of sake (Japanese alcohol).

3. What is the title of the song with this line in it? "We cannot stop now New Zealand hip hop gotta stand up."

From Quiz New Zealand Mixed Lyrics

Answer: Stand Up

The song is sung by Scribe and in 2003 was number one on the New Zealand chart show on and off for several weeks.

4. Name the band that is New Zealand's most international act with top ten hits in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

From Quiz New Zealand Music

Answer: Split Enz

The theatrical Split Enz hit the UK shores at the same time as punk broke and were everything the punks despised about the music of the time.

5. Craig Scott's winning song for the solo 1971 Loxene Golden Disc included the lyric "Yes-ter-day there was laughter and songs to sing...". What was this song called?

From Quiz NZ's Loxene Golden Disc 1971

Answer: Smiley

"Smiley we won't see you smile no more!" of course. Top of the world was a Carpenters song that was covered in NZ by Steve Allen. Take the money and run was Bunny Walters, Maxine was an 1983 hit for Sharon O'Neil

6. Rock band Deja Voodoo had a hit song called 'Today, Tomorrow, ...'?

From Quiz Kiwi Music Rocks!

Answer: Timaru

The song is named after Timaru, a small town on the South Island, south of Christchurch.

7. What is the title of the song with this line in it? "Can I walk here beside you, can I speak your name?"

From Quiz New Zealand Mixed Lyrics

Answer: Renegade Fighter

This song is sung by Zed and comes from the album "Silencer". Their album released in 2003 was called "This Little Empire". The front man's name is Nathan King.

8. What is the name of the label that pioneered the "Dunedin Sound"?

From Quiz New Zealand Music

Answer: Flying Nun

Low fi and garage rock is alive and well and living in NZ.

9. OMC had a big hit all over the world and entered the US charts with 'How Bizarre' - what does OMC stand for?

From Quiz Kiwi Music

Answer: Otara Millionaires Club

Pauly Fuemana fronts the band - which hails from Otara (a suburb of Manakau city in Auckland)

10. How many members form the Christchurch band The Feelers?

From Quiz Kiwi Music Rocks!

Answer: 3

The band consists of James Reid (vocals, guitar), Matt Thomas (bass), and Hamish Gee (drums).

11. What is the title of the song with this line in it? "Howdy angel! Where did you hide your wings?"

From Quiz New Zealand Mixed Lyrics

Answer: Slice of Heaven

This was sung by Dave Dobbyn and comes from the album "Footrot Flats". Dave Dobbyn has been through two bands; one was called DD Smash.

12. Dan Wilson from Semisonic recorded 'Good Morning Baby' for the 'American Pie' soundtrack with a Kiwi vocalist - who was she?

From Quiz Kiwi Music

Answer: Bic Runga

13. This band has a big hit in NZ the year before with "Pretty Girl" - that Kazoo playing was a very distinctive sound - what was the bands name?.

From Quiz NZ's Loxene Golden Disc 1971

Answer: Hogsnort Rupert

"Aunty Alice" & "Grandad's Piano" were songs by Hogsnort Rupert, "Miss September" was a song by Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Band. The Loxene Entry for Hogsnort Rupert in 1971 was "Monday"

14. New Zealand band Eight only released one album before breaking up. What was the album called?

From Quiz Kiwi Music Rocks!

Answer: Moving

Eight's only album 'Moving' contained the hits 'Whale', 'Moment's Gone', and 'No Way To Decide'. They disbanded in June 2005.

15. What is the title of the song with this line in it? "But no, I won't hold it against her."

From Quiz New Zealand Mixed Lyrics

Answer: Lydia

This was sung by Fur Patrol. The lead singer of Fur Patrol is Julia Deans.

16. Who was the mainstay and song writer for the Chills?

From Quiz New Zealand Music

Answer: Martin Phillipps

College favourites in the US, The Chills and Martin Phillipps have created an influential sound still influencing bands of today.

17. Dragon reached number one in the US charts with which song?

From Quiz Kiwi Music

Answer: 'Rain'

18. "People are People" - was the 1971 entry from what previously long haired head-shaker who was keen on a Mod?

From Quiz NZ's Loxene Golden Disc 1971

Answer: Ray Columbus

"She's a mod" - was his legendary 1964 hit with The Invaders. This Loxene entry included the profound lyric "People are People - whatever they eat on Sundays" . Ray Charles = not a kiwi. Ray Woolf - Came a little later and was a TV entertainer with a differently hinged jaw from most people and a really big dimple in the middle of it. James Ray - a more contemporary NZ Country Singer.

19. Which New Zealand band was performing when the Queen Street riots occured in Auckland in 1984?

From Quiz Kiwi Music Rocks!

Answer: DD Smash

Dave Dobbyn's band DD Smash was performing a free concert in Aotea Square, Auckland to celebrate the end of the school year. The crowd became too large for police to handle and resulted in riots down Queen Street.

20. What is the title of the song with this line in it? "Learn to live so free and when we hear the voices sing."

From Quiz New Zealand Mixed Lyrics

Answer: Broken Wings

This song was sung by K*Lee, who began her singing career at age nineteen.

21. In 1985 NME chose as their Single Of The Week a song that fused traditional Maori lyrics with the hip hop style of the day. Performed by the Patea Maori Club, the song was called

From Quiz New Zealand Music

Answer: Poi E

The Patea Maori Club travelled the world following the success of this song.

22. Zed played at the Viper Room in Los Angeles (the infamous site of River Phoenix's death) - from which New Zealand city do they originate?

From Quiz Kiwi Music

Answer: Christchurch

With a string of number ones in NZ, these young lads are set for a big international future . . .

23. Covering a famous Tammy Wynette song was this former C'Mon and Happen-In Chick (emphasis on Chick). Who was she?

From Quiz NZ's Loxene Golden Disc 1971

Answer: Suzanne

The song was "Stand by your man" - Suzanne went on to be taken pretty seriously as part of Cat Steven's background vocals both live and on vinyl as well as some pretty impressive live backup with the likes of Neil Sedaka, Lulu, Leo Sayer and Cleo Laine. Many NZ Idol contestants owe her their thanks for her superb vocal coaching.

24. What is the title of the song with this line in it? "Needy, wanting, guilty, laden."

From Quiz New Zealand Mixed Lyrics

Answer: Alright

This is sung by Tadpole from the album "The Budafinger". Tadpole released an album in 2003 called "The Medusa".

25. Just over ten years after the success of the Patea Moari Club, another Polynesian act stormed the UK with a song called "How Bizarre". What was the name of the act?

From Quiz New Zealand Music

Answer: OMC

The OMC was an acronym for the Otara Millionaires Club, a lower socio- economic area of New Zealand's largest city, Auckland.

26. Which Kiwi rock band recorded an album called 'The General Electric'?

From Quiz Kiwi Music

Answer: Shihad

An American music executive once commented that if these guys were American, they would be one of the biggest bands in the world.

27. "Come To The Sabbat - Satan's there" - may not have gone down too well with some of the Christian voters but I thought as a ten year old that this act was pretty cool. What was the band's name?

From Quiz NZ's Loxene Golden Disc 1971

Answer: Timberjack

"Help me in my search for knowledge I must learn the Secret Art. Who dares to help me raise the one whose very name soothes my heart?" Wow, it sure was different from some of the sickly sweet other entries in the Loxene Disc - heavy but not heavy metal- well worth youtubing if you're into this sort of nostalgia.

28. Which New Zealand town do the Datsuns come from?

From Quiz Kiwi Music Rocks!

Answer: Cambridge

The Datsuns all come from Cambridge, and their album 'Outta Sight Outta Mind' was produced by Led Zeppelin bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones.

29. What is the title of the song with this line in it? "Making up with an I.O.U"

From Quiz New Zealand Mixed Lyrics

Answer: Violent

This song was sung by Stellar*. The lead singer is Boh Runga who has a sister called Bic Runga and she sings as well.

30. Still with a Polynesian theme, the Pacific reggae band Herbs had a song banned due to to its lyrical content questioning French nuclear testing in the Pacific. What was the title of the song?

From Quiz New Zealand Music

Answer: French Letter

Herbs continued to follow the political theme during their career, making them a Pacific favorite. All of the answers are Herbs songs dealing with themes from 245T to nuclear testing.

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