Music L-P: 'N' Trivia

1. In which city, known for its jazz, were the Neville Brothers formed?

From Quiz The Neville Brothers

Answer: New Orleans

The Neville Brothers consist of four brothers: Aaron, Art, Charles, and Cyril. The group was founded in 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana and is known for New Orleans jazz, among other genres. The four brothers got together to participate in the recording session for a Mardi Gras Indian group called the Wild Tchoupitoulas, which was led by their uncle, George Landry (also known as "Big Chief Jolly"). The Neville Brothers released their first self-titled album, "The Neville Brothers" in 1978.

From Quiz The Notting Hillbillies

Answer: Mark Knopfler

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Mark Knopfler became the lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter for the band Dire Straits, which was formed in 1977 and recorded six albums. In May of 1986, he formed the supergroup The Notting Hillbillies, for which he sang and played guitar. The term "supergroup" is used to refer to a group formed from musicians already known for playing in other groups. Another example is The Traveling Wilburys, which consisted of Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne.

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: Elvis is Everywhere

Answer: Elvis is still the king

"Elvis is everywhere/ Elvis is everything/ Elvis is everybody/ Elvis is still the king" For several decades, Elvis has often been referred to as the King of Rock and Roll or the King. Sometimes, others such as Chuck Berry are given this title. Mojo Nixon (born as Neill Kirby McMillan, Jr., in 1957) co-wrote "Elvis is Everywhere" with Skid Roper (born as Richard Bandke in 1954). The song appeared on their 1957 album "Bo-Day-Shus!" Despite not being released as a single at the time, it might be the best known of Mojo Nixon's songs.

From Quiz Noah And The Whale

Answer: Twickenham

Although Twickenham is home to over 50,000 people, it is known to the majority of non residents as the home of English rugby, with the headquarters of the Rugby Football Union and the largest rugby stadium in the world, Twickenham Stadium, both being situated there. The other answers are all London sporting venues, with Lords Cricket Ground being in St. John's Wood. Wembley Stadium, in Wembley being the home of English football and Wimbledon in south west London, being the headquarters of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

From Quiz California Split

Answer: Figure out how not to have to work for a living

Jeff Hanna and Bruce Kunkel got together in Long Beach, California in 1966 and used a couple of different set-ups, such as the New Coast Two and the Illegitimate Jug Band, to get some small time gigs. Along the way they met up with and played alongside of a number of artists before teaming up to form the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. They were drawn to folk music, which was making its presence felt through southern California and, to differentiate themselves, they wore pinstripe suits and cowboy boots. Eventually this band would be looked upon as one of the vital cogs in ensuring that country and roots music were pushed forward to a more mainstream audience. Not a bad effort for a group of blokes who were just looking to get out of working.

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song- "The Christmas Shoes"

Answer: not really in the Christmas mood

The singer was feeling cynical and moody in the beginning of the song. He was in dire need of some Christmas cheer. NewSong is a Contemporary Christian Music band, which formed in 1981.

From Quiz Are you a N*E*R*D Nerd?

Answer: No-one Ever Really Dies

The acronym "N*E*R*D" stands for "No-one Ever Really Dies". This line can be heard in the last verse of "Rock Star", one of N*E*R*D's best known hits. "No-one ever really dies. You believe that? Well, if not, for you It's almost over now"

From Quiz The Most Dangerous Group: N.W.A.

Answer: Ruthless Records

Ruthless Records was founded by Eazy-E and Jerry Heller and was the label that N.W.A. used to produce their controversial records. Ruthless Records was based out of Compton, California and was founded in 1987. Post-N.W.A. the label has had artists the most notable of which is Lil' Eazy-E, the son of N.W.A. founder and rap great, Eazy-E.

From Quiz The Number Twelve Looks Like You

Answer: Texas Dolly

This is on their second full-length CD, "Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear.". This song is believed by many to be about gambling, because Doyle Brunson, a poker player, has the nickname "Texas Dolly".

From Quiz Neutral Milk Hotel

Answer: A flying phonograph

The flying phonograph has been the subject of tattoos for many a young Neutral Milk Hotel fan. The woman nursing a tiger is found on the cover of Belle and Sebastian's first CD, "Tigermilk", whereas the women with a drum for her head is found in other places on the album.

From Quiz Ne-Yo: A Quiz on his Work

Answer: Sign Me Up

"Sign Me Up" is on "In My Own Words". This song is about Ne-Yo finding a girl and wanting to be with her, hence "Sign Me Up".

From Quiz The History of New Grass Revival

Answer: Bluegrass Alliance

New Grass Revival was created in 1972 by four members that were first a part of the Bluegrass Alliance. New Grass Revival served as Leon Russell's backup band multiple times.

From Quiz New Riders of the Purple Sage

Answer: Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead)

Jerry Garcia of Grateful Dead fame produced this album. He played with the band along with Mickey Hart (also on this album with drums and percussion) of Grateful Dead fame. New Riders also toured with the Grateful Dead.

From Quiz No Use For A Name "More Betterness" Lyrics

Answer: Chasing Rainbows

This song is about when someone trusts too much in people they shouldn't trust, or people who think they are their friends.

From Quiz Matt Nathanson

Answer: 1993

Matt recorded his first album, "Please", when he was a sophomore in college.

From Quiz Kurt Nilsen

Answer: Norway

Kurt Nilsen comes from Ytre Arna, right outside the city Bergen, in Norway.

From Quiz Shannon Noll

Answer: Australian

Shannon Noll was the runner up in the first Australian Idol series in 2003. Guy Sebastian was the winner.

From Quiz Nickel Creek Runs Deep

Answer: California

Siblings Sara and Sean met Chris while attending a bluegrass show at "That Pizza Place" in Carlsbad, CA. When they began playing together, Sara and Chris were only eight years old!

From Quiz Michael Nesmith Music and Lyrics

Answer: Without my boots

This is from "Mama Rocker" from the album "Tantamount To Treason" (1972).

From Quiz The Songs of Randy Newman

Answer: but Heaven knows we try

"Political Science" from "Sail Away" (1972). "We give them money, but are they grateful? No, they're spiteful, and they're hateful. They don't respect us, so let's surprise 'em, let's drop the big one, and pulverize 'em."

From Quiz Jason Newsted

Answer: Battle Creek, Michigan

Newsted was born in Battle Creek, but lived in Niles until he turned 14. His family then moved to Kalamazoo.

From Quiz No Secrets

Answer: Carly Lewis

Carly asked her dad, Adrian Gurvitz, to help her on her way to her dream of succeeding in the music business. He found Erin Tanner, who brought her cousin Jade. Angel came through an ad, and introduced her friend Jessica.

From Quiz New Edition

Answer: Johnny Gill

Johnny Gill replaced Bobby Brown in New Edition in 1988. A decade later, he formed an R&B super-group with Keith Sweat and Gerald Levert called LSG (LevertSweatGill).

From Quiz Nilsson Schmilsson

Answer: Brooklyn

In the Bushwick section of Brooklyn to be exact. 'A crummy place to grow up if you're blonde and white', Nilsson went on to say.

From Quiz Songs of Laura Nyro

Answer: Blood, Sweat & Tears

'And when I die, and when I'm gone There'll be one child born In this world to carry on, to carry on...' A song a cousin had complained was 'morbid' proved to be Laura's big break. On the basis of Peter, Paul and Mary's recording the song, Verve Folkways signed her and produced her first album 'More Than a New Discovery' in 1967. In 1968, Blood, Sweat & Tears covered it, and Laura would show up to the sessions armed with pizza and advice. Her musical blend of jazz, gospel, rock and blues was perfect for their sound and the song hit the number two spot in 1969.

From Quiz The Neville Brothers

Answer: Brother's Keeper

"Now Cain said to his brother Abel, 'Let's go out to the field.' While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the LORD said to Cain, 'Where is your brother Abel?' 'I don't know,' he replied. 'Am I my brother's keeper?'" (Genesis 4:8-9, NIV). "Brother's Keeper" was the fifth studio album of the Neville Brothers and was released in 1990. It contained such songs as "Mystery Train," "Bird on a Wire," "Witness," and "Jah Love."

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: Elvis is Everywhere

Answer: Cheeseburger and Nutty Buddies

"He's in your cheeseburgers/ Elvis is in Nutty Buddies!" Nutty Buddies are a frozen treat consisting of an ice cream cone filled with vanilla and chocolate ice cream, and topped with a shell of chocolate and peanuts. They were created by the Seymour Ice Cream Company of Dorchester, MA. At its most basic, a cheeseburger consists of a patty of ground beef, topped with one or more slices of cheese and served on a split hamburger bun. They can be found in many fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants throughout the United States.

From Quiz Noah And The Whale

Answer: 5 Years Time

All were tracks from the band's highly acclaimed debut album, "Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down" (2008) but it was "5 Years Time" which gave them their first top ten success when it was re released in 2008, following its initial lack of success in 2007. Although the track wasn't a hit in USA, it has some recognition there due to its use in commercials for Frito-Lays "Sun Chips".

From Quiz The Number Twelve Looks Like You

Answer: Sleeping With The Fishes, See?

This song is on "Mongrel", their third full-length album. As you can tell by the section I gave you, this song is more than likely about environmentalism.

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