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  The Jam Original UK Released B-Sides    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
B-sides (or 'other sides'), of The Jam records were just as important as the A-sides (to the fans). Test your knowledge here. Some B-sides had two or three tracks, but here, only one is mentioned where more might be the case.
Tough, 10 Qns, bootjangler11, Mar 26 08
Tough
bootjangler11
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  Lyrics of The Jam    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Jam were one of the biggest selling UK bands of the late 1970s/early 1980s; can you identify which of their songs these lyrics come from?
Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Nov 23 17
Average
Dizart gold member
182 plays
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  The Jam    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 easy questions on The Jam. All questions relate to the UK charts.
Easier, 10 Qns, gas1883, Apr 16 18
Easier
gas1883
Apr 16 18
1348 plays
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  The Jam quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Quiz about Woking's finest - The Jam! Let me know if you find anything incorrect... Good luck, kiddo!
Average, 10 Qns, Mattu, Apr 21 08
Average
Mattu
1374 plays
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  The Jam Lyrics   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on lyrics from songs by The Jam. I will give you some lines from the song and you tell me which song.
Average, 10 Qns, sunny_mel, Dec 19 19
Average
sunny_mel
Dec 19 19
914 plays
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  British Group 'The Jam' Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some trivia on a great British band of the 70's and early 80's!
Average, 10 Qns, tiger99, Oct 13 03
Average
tiger99
1351 plays
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  Jam, Anyone?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know The Jam? Try this quiz to see if you are as clever as you think you are.
Average, 10 Qns, markthemod1, Oct 21 17
Average
markthemod1
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trivia question Quick Question
What year did The Jam Split up?

From Quiz "Jam, Anyone?"





The Jam Trivia Questions
1. Which song by The Jam contains the lyrics "It's not important for you to know my name - Nor I to know yours"?

From Quiz Lyrics of The Jam

Answer: Start!

"Start!" was a track from the 1980 album "Sound Affects", and was released as a single, going all the way to number one on the UK chart in the late summer of that year. The Jam were formed in Woking, Surrey, in 1972, with the original line-up of Paul Weller, Steve Brookes and Dave Waller.

2. In what town in the United Kingdom did the band form?

From Quiz Jam, Anyone?

Answer: Woking

The Jam later released an album in Japan in 2004 called "Where's Woking" Woking is also where The Spice Girls started and rehearsed for their profession.

3. What was the other side of 'All Around The World'?

From Quiz The Jam Original UK Released B-Sides

Answer: Carnaby Street

'Carnaby Street' was one of the rare Bruce Foxton writing efforts.

4. From which song are the following lyrics taken from? "Anything that you wanna do, any place that you wanna go."

From Quiz The Jam Lyrics

Answer: Art School

This song was on the album "In The City". The album was released in May 1977 and reached #20 in the UK charts.

5. What is the missing word to this incomplete song title, "Town Called ______"?

From Quiz The Jam

Answer: malice

"Town Called Malice", The Jam's 14th single, was the bands third UK No.1 in February 1982.

6. In which town did 'The Jam' originate?

From Quiz British Group 'The Jam' Trivia

Answer: Woking

Woking is in Surrey, a county in southern England.

7. "All over the country, we want a new direction, I said all over this land, we need a reaction" are lyrics from which song by The Jam?

From Quiz Lyrics of The Jam

Answer: All Around the World

"All Around the World" was a non-album single released in 1977, reaching number 13 on the UK chart. Rick Buckler joined the band shortly after their foundation as their permanent drummer.

8. What year did the band release "In The City"?

From Quiz Jam, Anyone?

Answer: 1977

"In The City" was released in 1979 and was later reissued in 1980, 1983 and 2002. Many mod revivalists still follow the band members through their solo careers.

9. What was on the other side of 'Funeral Pyre'?

From Quiz The Jam Original UK Released B-Sides

Answer: Disguises

'Disguises' was a cover of a Pete Townsend composition.

10. What song contained these lyrics? "Cracks in the pavement reveal cravings for success."

From Quiz The Jam Lyrics

Answer: Bricks and Mortar

This song was also on the album "In The City".

11. What is the missing word to this well known song title "Going ________"?

From Quiz The Jam

Answer: underground

An error at a French pressing plant meant "Going Underground", the bands 10th single, emerged as the main track on a double A-side, this accident gave the band their first UK number one single in March 1980.

12. Which band name was on Paul Weller's button on the cover of 'This Is The Modern World'?

From Quiz The Jam quiz

Answer: The Who

for trainspotters only...

13. 'In the city'(the single) reached what chart position in 1977?

From Quiz British Group 'The Jam' Trivia

Answer: 40

This was their first release.

14. Which Jam song contains the lines "Pinstripe suit, clean shirt and tie, Stops off at the corner shop to buy The Times"?

From Quiz Lyrics of The Jam

Answer: Smithers-Jones

A track on the 1979 album "Setting Sons", "Smithers-Jones" wasn't released as a single. It is one of the few songs by The Jam which wasn't written by Paul Weller - Bruce Foxton composed this particular track.

15. What song was not released on any of their studio albums?

From Quiz Jam, Anyone?

Answer: Going Underground

The Jam only made six studio albums and one live album before the band split in 1982. All their first 15 singles got re-released into the UK charts in the top 100.

16. What was on the other side of 'Town Called Malice'?

From Quiz The Jam Original UK Released B-Sides

Answer: Precious

'Town Called Malice' / 'Precious' was actually released as a double A-side, something that a group hadn't done for years. It led to The Jam performing both on "Top of the Pops" when the single was number one. Very much mimed, as I'm sure they would admit to.

17. Can you tell me which song these lyrics come from? "Caught in the wild wind home to hear her soft voice speak."

From Quiz The Jam Lyrics

Answer: English Rose

This song was on the album "All Mod Cons". "All Mod Cons" was released in November 1978 and reached number 6 in the charts.

18. At what time of day were The Jam "Down in the Tube Station"?

From Quiz The Jam

Answer: at midnight

"Down in the Tube Station at Midnight", The Jam's 6th single reached No.15 in the UK charts in October 1978.

19. What is the drummer's surname?

From Quiz British Group 'The Jam' Trivia

Answer: Buckler

Rick Buckler, sounds like he's gone with the wind!

20. "I stared a century thinking this will never change, As I hesitated, time rushed onwards without me" are lyrics from which Jam track?

From Quiz Lyrics of The Jam

Answer: Absolute Beginners

Not to be confused with the David Bowie song of the same name, "Absolute Beginners" was a number four UK single in 1981, but didn't appear on any of The Jam's studio albums. The permanent line-up of the band during their recording history (1977-82) comprised Weller (vocals/guitar), Foxton (bass) and Buckler.

21. What year did The Jam Split up?

From Quiz Jam, Anyone?

Answer: 1982

After splitting up, Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton did not speak to each other for two decades. Paul Weller has admitted that they would never get back together.

22. What was on the other side of 'In The City'?

From Quiz The Jam Original UK Released B-Sides

Answer: Takin' My Love

The first single which charted at number 40 in Britain, April 1977. Also the title of the first album.

23. What song do the following lyrics appear in? "Law and order takes a turn for the worst, in the shape of a size ten boot."

From Quiz The Jam Lyrics

Answer: 'A' Bomb In Wardour Street

This song was also on the album "All Mod Cons". It's also one of my favourite Jam tracks.

24. Can you name The Jam's second number 1 UK hit?

From Quiz The Jam

Answer: Start

"Start" was the bands 12th single and reached No.1 in the UK in August 1980.

25. Who produced the track 'Funeral Pyre'?

From Quiz The Jam quiz

Answer: Pete Wilson

Wilson was a Polydor engineer, and took the production helm on 'The Gift'.

26. Which song went straight to number 1 in 1980?

From Quiz British Group 'The Jam' Trivia

Answer: Going Underground

This was their first number 1 single.

27. Which song by The Jam contains the lyrics "Rows and rows of disused milk floats stand dying in the dairy yard"?

From Quiz Lyrics of The Jam

Answer: Town Called Malice

A track on the 1982 album "The Gift", "Town Called Malice" was number one UK hit for The Jam in February of that year. Paul Wellers' dad John managed the band and would later manage Paul's solo career.

28. In 1978 The Jam released the single, "News Of The World". What number did it reach in the UK Singles Chart?

From Quiz Jam, Anyone?

Answer: 27

"News Of The World" was written by Bruce Foxton about a UK tabloid of the same name. The soundtrack is used on a UK panel show called "Mock The Week".

29. What was on the other side of 'The Bitterest Pill'?

From Quiz The Jam Original UK Released B-Sides

Answer: Pity Poor Alfie

Also on the 'other side' was a cover of 'Fever', an old Elvis song.

30. Can you tell me which song the following lyrics are taken from? "Headlines of death and sorrow, they tell of tomorrow."

From Quiz The Jam Lyrics

Answer: Down in the Tube Station at Midnight

This song was released in August 1978 and reached #15 in the charts.

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