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  Know Your Willie Nelson Songs   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Willie Nelson is one of the most successful singers AND songwriters the music industry has ever known. He has written (and/or co-written) more than 300 songs that have been recorded and released. The following questions are about a few of those songs.
Tough, 10 Qns, cowboybluedog, Jul 06 14
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  Willie Nelson   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You all have heard plenty of his songs, so now see how much you know about the actual life of Willie Nelson.
Average, 10 Qns, tc_yeaboi, Jul 24 08
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  Willie Nelson -- In Other Words   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you're a hardcore Country Music fan, this quiz should be a piece of cake. Using alternate wording, I'll give you the name of a tune that has been written and/or performed by Willie Nelson. All you have to do is figure out the real name of the song.
Tough, 10 Qns, Zbeckabee, Apr 24 09
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  The Music of Willie Nelson   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know the music of Willie? Let's find out..
Difficult, 10 Qns, angelkiss4653, Jul 24 08
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Willie Nelson Trivia Questions
1. Irides of a melancholy primary color that are experiencing lachrymation during a downpour. (4,4,6,2,3,4)

From Quiz Willie Nelson -- In Other Words

Answer: Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain

"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" was written by songwriter Fred Rose and originally performed by Roy Acuff. In 1975, Willie Nelson included the song on his "Red Headed Stranger" album, Willie's career took off and the rest is history.

2. Willie Nelson is sometimes known as __________.

From Quiz Willie Nelson

Answer: The Red Headed Stranger

"The Red Headed Stranger" is a song with Willie sang on July 4, 2000. He also pruduced a movie with the name.

3. Fine particles of matter derived from an asterisk. (8)

From Quiz Willie Nelson -- In Other Words

Answer: Stardust

"Stardust" is a popular 1927 tune penned by the great Hoagy Carmichael with Mitchell Parish adding lyrics in 1929. Notable covers include Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Mel Tormé and Willie Nelson.

4. Willie sold the song, "Family Bible", to a guitar instructor for how much?

From Quiz The Music of Willie Nelson

Answer: $50.00

"Family Bible" was a hit for Claude Gray in 1960.

5. Foreigner with a scarlet colored anatomical area bordered by the face anteriorly and the neck to the sides and posteriorly. (3,6,8)

From Quiz Willie Nelson -- In Other Words

Answer: Red Headed Stranger

The song "Red Headed Stranger" was written by Stutz/Lindeman and appeared on Nelson's 1975 concept album by the same name. In 1986, Willie Nelson and Morgan Fairchild appeared in the movie.

6. Willie became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in what year?

From Quiz The Music of Willie Nelson

Answer: 1965

Willie moved to RCA in 1965 after Liberty Records closed its country division in 1964.

7. An expression or greeting that is used interjectionally, and is directed towards perpendicular room dividers. (5,5)

From Quiz Willie Nelson -- In Other Words

Answer: Hello Walls

First recorded in 1961 by Faron Young, the song "Hello Walls" quickly vaulted to #1 on the Country Charts and #12 on the Pop Charts. The song was written by a little-known song writer named Willie Nelson, who went on to become a household name.

8. Who wrote "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys"?

From Quiz The Music of Willie Nelson

Answer: Sharon Vaughn

My musical hero is "Willie"!

9. Liquid precipitation along with oxidation of a combustible material releasing various reaction products including heat and light. (4,3,4)

From Quiz Willie Nelson -- In Other Words

Answer: Fire And Rain

"Fire and Rain" is a 1970 release written and recorded by James Taylor and appeared on his second album "Sweet Baby James." Nelson's 1975 cover of the song hit the top thirty on the Country Charts.

10. Willie was a member of "The Highwaymen" along with these artists.

From Quiz The Music of Willie Nelson

Answer: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson

The album "Highwayman" was released in 1985 by Columbia Records.

11. What was "Honeysuckle Rose"?

From Quiz Willie Nelson

Answer: a movie he played in

Willie launched his acting career with this film.

12. A human female that shows or is motivated by sympathy, understanding and generosity. (4,7,5) NOTE: NO hyphenation is used in the title.

From Quiz Willie Nelson -- In Other Words

Answer: Good Hearted Woman

"Good Hearted Woman" was a Willie Nelson-Waylon Jennings tune and was first released in 1972 on the album by the same name. In 1976, teamed with Nelson, the live recording shot to #1.

13. In the movie, "Honeysuckle Rose", Willie played which role?

From Quiz The Music of Willie Nelson

Answer: Buck Bonham

The theme song, "On the Road Again", earned Willie an Academy Award nomination.

14. Willie's sister's name is what?

From Quiz Willie Nelson

Answer: Bobbie

Willie's sister, Bobbie, played the piano and often helped young Willie with his music.

15. A specific, aged and fortunate celestial body that is responsible for warming the earth. (4,5,3,3)

From Quiz Willie Nelson -- In Other Words

Answer: That Lucky Old Sun

"That Lucky Old Sun" is a 1949 song written by Haven Gillespie and Beasley Smith. Popular covers include The Jerry Garcia Band, Kenny Chesney, Brian Wilson and our old friend Willy.

16. Willie was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in what year?

From Quiz The Music of Willie Nelson

Answer: 1993

Jimmie Rodgers was the first inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Rodgers, along with Fred Rose and Hank Williams, Sr., were inducted in 1961.

17. Willie Nelson plays himself in this 2006 movie, which stars Toby Keith?

From Quiz Willie Nelson

Answer: Broken Bridges

Willie makes a special guest appearance on the 2006 movie "Broken Bridges", with Toby Keith, Kelly Preston, and Lindsey Haun.

18. The Cisco Kid's sidekick along with country music star Mr. Frizzell. (6,3,5) NOTE: Watch your spelling on the first word.

From Quiz Willie Nelson -- In Other Words

Answer: Pancho And Lefty

"Pancho and Lefty" was written by Townes Van Zandt who first recorded it for his 1972 album entitled "The Late Great Townes Van Zandt." Notable covers include Emmy Lou Harris and Merle Haggard/Willie Nelson in duet form.

19. What branch of the military did Willie serve in?

From Quiz Willie Nelson

Answer: The Air Force

At age 23, Willie got a medical discharge from the Air Force.

20. Willie recorded "Seven Spanish Angels" with which artist?

From Quiz The Music of Willie Nelson

Answer: Ray Charles

"Seven Spanish Angels" was written by Troy Seals and Eddie Setser.

21. What was the title of Willie Nelson's 2002 memoir?

From Quiz Willie Nelson

Answer: The Facts Of Life And Other Dirty Jokes

"The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes" is more a collection of stories than it is an organized memoir.

22. A natural stream that is a bit larger than a brook and consists of a liquor distilled from rye, barley or corn. (7,5)

From Quiz Willie Nelson -- In Other Words

Answer: Whiskey River

"Whiskey River" is a number that appeared on the 1979 album "Willie and Family Live," and the tune would certainly be a top contender for his signature song.

23. "I'd rather see you up than see you down" is from which song?

From Quiz The Music of Willie Nelson

Answer: Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground

My absolute favorite "Willie" song!

24. Willie was in a band when he was in high school. What was its name?

From Quiz Willie Nelson

Answer: Bohemian Fiddlers

Willie and his sister Bobbie both joined the Bohemian Fiddlers while they were in high school.

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