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  Waxing Lyrical with Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Nick Cave has a strong, natural talent when it comes to the art of song writing. In this quiz I will give you some lyrics and a small clue, all you have to do is name the song; good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, 50ftqueenie, Nov 22 06
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  Nick Cave's Murder Ballads Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you like Nick Cave? If so, you should do decently on this quiz. I didn't think it would be too hard, so relax. Have fun...
Average, 10 Qns, Lost_Player, Aug 14 01
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  Do you Love Me? - Nick Cave    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I love Nick Cave. This quiz is about the man himself. I hope that you enjoy it. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, Tainted Angel, Oct 29 03
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Tainted Angel
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  Nick Cave Biography    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the questions are related to the life of the greatest artist of all time: Mr Nick Cave.
Tough, 10 Qns, carla7, Oct 02 07
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  Nick Cave    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
For each question you will see the title of a Nick Cave album. For each album 4 tracks are listed. One of those tracks is not on the album, but on one of the four other ones. Check the wrong track.
Average, 5 Qns, jeth, Aug 14 01
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trivia question Quick Question
The song "People Ain't No Good" features in an animated movie. Which one?

From Quiz "Nick Cave Biography"





Nick Cave Trivia Questions
1. Album 'The Boatman's Call'

From Quiz Nick Cave

Answer: 'Lament'

The track 'Lament' is on the album 'The Good Son'.

2. Maybe you don't know but Cave studied in Art School. You can see an example of his art on the back of one of his albums. Which one?

From Quiz Nick Cave Biography

Answer: Prayers on Fire

It is in the back of the album "Prayers on Fire" by the Birthday Party. Cave stated that he felt influenced by artists who chose religion as their main theme.

3. What was the name of the band that Nick founded in high school with Mick Harvey?

From Quiz Do you Love Me? - Nick Cave

Answer: The Boys Next Door

"The Boys Next Door" became "The Birthday Party" in 1980. "These Boots Were Made For Walking" was the first single that "The Boys Next Door" produced.

4. Album 'Let Love In'

From Quiz Nick Cave

Answer: 'Straight To You'

The song 'Straight To You' is on the album 'Henry's Dream'.

5. In one of his lectures (which was recorded under the name "The Secret Life Of The Love Song/The Flesh Made Word"), Cave sheds some light on one of the people who truly influenced him and his lyrics. Who was that person?

From Quiz Nick Cave Biography

Answer: His father

Cave states that his father introduced him to literature (he was an English Literature teacher) and that his death was a turning point in his life.

6. How many languages was Nick Cave's novel translated into?

From Quiz Do you Love Me? - Nick Cave

Answer: Ten

The book was published in 1989 and recieved rave reviews.

7. Album 'The Good Son'

From Quiz Nick Cave

Answer: 'Nobody's Baby Now'

The song 'Nobody's Baby Now' is on the album 'Let Love In'.

8. One book seems to have a strong influence in Cave's lyrics. Which one?

From Quiz Nick Cave Biography

Answer: Bible

Several lyrics have references to the Bible and God. His favourite part of the Bible is the Psalms.

9. What is the name of Nick Cave's eldest son?

From Quiz Do you Love Me? - Nick Cave

Answer: Luke

Luke was born in 1991 to Vivian Carneiro who he met and lived with in Brazil. It is said that Nick is very good with children and was thrilled to become a father.

10. Album 'Your Funeral... My Trial'

From Quiz Nick Cave

Answer: 'Brompton Oratory'

The song 'Brompton Oratory' is on the album 'The Boatman's Call'.

11. Which was the first recording Cave released?

From Quiz Nick Cave Biography

Answer: These Boots are Made for Walking

It was released in 1978.

12. 'O father tell me, are you weeping? Your face seems wet to touch O then I'm so sorry, father I never thought I hurt you so much' This beautiful song is from 'The Good Son' album which was released in 1990.

From Quiz Waxing Lyrical with Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

Answer: The Weeping Song

Shortly after Howard joined the band, they changed their name to The Birthday Party. They quickly garnered a reputation for their intense and chaotic gigs with Cave's fierce vocals and unpredictable stage presence.

13. In what year was Nick Cave short listed for the "Best Male Artist" by MTV, an honour that he declined?

From Quiz Do you Love Me? - Nick Cave

Answer: 1996

He wrote a letter to MTV to say thank you for the thought but didn't believe in competing with other people where art was concerned.

14. 'I counted up my blessings And counted only one One tiny little blessing And now that blessing's gone' These lyrics can be found on 1992's 'Henry's Dream' album.

From Quiz Waxing Lyrical with Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

Answer: Brother, My Cup Is Empty

The Birthday Party disbanded in 1984, partly because Cave and Howard could no longer work together and partly because they were exhausted from alcohol and drug abuse.

15. What was the name of the duet he performed with P.J. Harvey?

From Quiz Do you Love Me? - Nick Cave

Answer: Henry Lee

I love this song. It can be found on "Murder Ballads" which was released in 1996. It tells the tale of a woman murdering a man after he refuses her.

16. Cave wrote a novel. What is the name of this novel?

From Quiz Nick Cave Biography

Answer: And the Ass saw the Angel

"And the Ass saw the Angel" is correct; all others are names of songs and albums.

17. What was the name of the movie that Nick Cave not only acted in but also composed music for and helped write?

From Quiz Do you Love Me? - Nick Cave

Answer: Ghosts...of the Civil Dead

This movie was realeased in 1988. It is set in a prison in the middle of the desert. It was directed by John Hillcoat. "Dandy", "Johnny Suede" and "To Have and to Hold" are among the other films that Nick has either acted in or composed for.

18. Nick Cave was shortlisted for "Best Male Artist" MTV Music Awards. In what year was this?

From Quiz Nick Cave Biography

Answer: 1996

He declined the honour, stating that he did not want to compete with other people where Art was concerned. "Thank you but no...no thank you".

19. Apart from being a musician, Cave has also entered some movies. The most recent one was in 2002; what was it called?

From Quiz Nick Cave Biography

Answer: Jonas at the Ocean

He was in the others, too: "Johnny Suede" in '91; "Jonas at the Desert" in '94 and "Dandy" in '87.

20. The lyrics for this song come from the album 'Boatman's Call': 'We were married under cherry trees Under blossom we made pour vows All the blossoms come sailing down Through the streets and through the playgrounds' Which song is this?

From Quiz Waxing Lyrical with Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

Answer: People Ain't No Good

'Boatman's Call' is a very personal album, with songs about his relationships with Viviene Carneiro and Polly Harvey.

21. Nick Cave is godparent to a child, but who are the child's parents?

From Quiz Do you Love Me? - Nick Cave

Answer: Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence

That was an easy one! He is godfather to Heavenly Hirani Tigerlilly. Nick and Michael were good friends.

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