Music Q-S: 'S' Trivia

1. What year was Harry born?

From Quiz Do You Know Harry Styles?

Answer: 1994

Harry was born on the 1st February 1994 in Redditch, Worcestershire. When he was young the family moved to Holmes Chapel in Cheshire. His parents divorced in 2001. At school Harry was the singer for a band called White Eskimo. In 2009 the band took part in the local Battle of the Bands competition which White Eskimo won.

From Quiz The Six Songs of 'Spiderland'

Answer: Brian Paulson

Brian Paulson, whose credits also include Wilco's 'A.M.' and Beck's 'Odelay', produced 'Spiderland'. Slint chose him because of his 'documentarian' approach, and because they wanted a change of producer, one who didn't have a trademark sound. Paulson credited 'Spiderland' with giving him his big break as a producer. The music was recorded live and the vocals were recorded in a maximum of two takes. Steve Albini produced 'Tweez', Slint's 1989 debut album, a collection of short songs named after the band's parents (and Britt Walford's dog Rhoda, in one case; the band themselves were named after one of Walford's pet fish). He raved about 'Spiderland' in a 'Melody Maker' review, giving it 10/10. Will Oldham, aka Bonnie Prince Billy, took the photo of the band members swimming in a quarry in Utica, Indiana, and got in the water with them, hence their surprised expressions.

From Quiz Bobby Sherman, Teen Idol

Answer: Shindig!

"Shindig!" (1964-66) was a music variety show on ABC which featured stars such as Glen Campbell, Leon Russell and Billy Preston, who were all trying to make a name for themselves at the time. Dance troupe, The Shin-Diggers were a major part of the show and were choreographed for a time by Antonia Basilotta, who would herself gain fame in the 1980s as Toni Basil, when she had a hit with the song "Mickey." (1981). A large part of "Shindig!'s" attraction was regular sections on the UK music scene, featuring artists such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who.

From Quiz Songs From A Big Top: Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance

Answer: The Small Faces

Ronnie Lane was the bass player of The Small Faces, formed in 1965, and wrote or co-wrote most of their hits, including "Itchycoo Park", "Lazy Sunday", and "Song of a Baker". The Small Faces morphed into The Faces. Bandmate Rod Stewart called him "the backbone of The Faces." After leaving The Faces, Lane set up Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance. The band were sometimes credited as Ronnie Lane & Slim Chance.

From Quiz A Journey through Sturgill Simpson's Music

Answer: Turtles All the Way Down

The saying "turtles all the way down" originates in the ancient Indian idea of a mythological turtle that supports the world on its shell. This turtle presumably rests on another bigger turtle, which is part of an entire column of turtles going indefinitely downward. The phrase is used as a metaphor for the problem of infinite regress as a basis for knowledge. This problem arises once we ask for the reasons for the reasons themselves. The phrase is often used to dismiss religious belief as unfounded or to suggest that there is no underlying ground for existence.

From Quiz Super Star Super Sklar

Answer: James Taylor

Although the Carole King version of "You've Got A Friend" is probably better known, it was James Taylor that released it as a single and reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in USA as well as number four in UK. Sklar has appeared on many James Taylor albums throughout the years since this 1971 appearance as well as touring with him and appearing on the albums "James Taylor Live In Rio" from 1991 and 2010s "Live At The Troubadour".

From Quiz My Kinda Rocker: Billy Squier

Answer: Piper

Billy Squier spent most of his early career by being a member of several bands. He was a member of the bands Magic Terry & The Universe, Kicks and the The Sidewinders. Billy Squier then formed the band Piper in 1976. Piper released a 1976 self-titled debut album and the 1977 album "Can't Wait".

From Quiz Stromae

Answer: Paul Van Haver, he's Belgian

Stromae (Paul Van Haver) is often compared to another Belgian artist, Jacques Brel, because of his voice, his phrasing and the themes in his songs, similar to "Le grand Jacques". Paul Van Himst was a Belgian soccer player in the 60s and 70s.

From Quiz Spineshank

Answer: Strictly Diesel

All of these choices are tracks on the first album "Strictly Diesel" (1998), including the title track. The album has 14 tracks and lasts 0.8 hours. And by the way, all of these incorrect choices have been released as singles, but not the correct choice.

From Quiz Steppenwolf Songs

Answer: The Pusher

The Pusher, from the song of the same name, does not care for others. In the song, he is compared to The Dealer, who sells only "sweet dreams". In contrast, The Pusher ruins your body. The song "The Pusher" appears on their debut album "Steppenwolf" in 1968. "The Pusher" was written by Hoyt Axton originally.

From Quiz The Ultimate Sage Francis Quiz

Answer: 9/11 Terrorist attacks

The song attacks the immediate scapegoating, racism and fearmongering by the U.S. government resulting from the attacks. The lyrics include verses such as: "The melting pot seems to be calling the kettle black when it boils over/ But only on our own soil, so the little boy holds a toy soldier/ And waits for the suit and tie to come home, we won't wait 'til he's older/ Before we destroy hopes for a colder war to end (now get a close-up of his head)"

From Quiz Sleeping With Sirens Hard Core Fans!

Answer: Rise Records

Rise Records signed Sleeping With Sirens in 2009 and has recorded five albums since then.

From Quiz Scritti Politti Lyrics

Answer: Absolute

'Absolute' reached number seventeen in the UK charts back in 1984. Did You Know: 'Scritti Politti' was formed in 1977 with Green Gartside as the singer. He is the only member of the band to have remained in the band for their entire history.

From Quiz Superjoint Ritual (Phil Anselmo's Side Project)

Answer: Phil Anselmo

Phil Anselmo was the singer of the band and he's well-known as Pantera and Down's lead singer and frontman. Jimmy played guitar, Hank played bass and Joe played drums.

From Quiz Sabaton, The Metal Machines

Answer: Falun

Sabaton are from Falun, a city in Dalarna country. Dalarna country are famous in Sweden for producing the Dalacarlia horses.

From Quiz Scouting for Girls, Part 1

Answer: Because I heard him on the radio

The full line goes: 'Elvis isn't dead, 'cause I heard him on the radio.' I want to hear it myself! Only then I'll believe he isn't dead. 'Elvis Ain't Dead' was a single from the band's self-titled debut album, released in 2007.

From Quiz Dateline '70s UK: Strange Case of Alvin Stardust

Answer: Shane Fenton

As Shane Fenton he had a number twenty-two hit on the UK singles chart with "I'm A Moody Guy" in 1961. It Did not chart in the US The alternative singers: Ricky Valance had a number one hit for three weeks on the UK singles chart with "Tell Laura I Love Her" in 1960. It did not chart in the US. Eden Kane had a number one hit for one week on the UK singles chart with "Well I Ask You" in 1961. It did not chart in the US. Jimmy Justice had a number eight hit on the UK singles chart with "Ain't That Funny" in 1962. It did not chart in the US.

From Quiz Silverstein Lyrics

Answer: If You Could See Into My Soul

"If You Could See Into My Soul" was a track from the album "Arrivals and Departures". It was released in 2007.

From Quiz Stars

Answer: Metric

"Nightsongs" was Stars' first major release (in 2001) and it included the singles "The Stars Are Out Tonight" and "My Radio". First sold on a label the band only used for later EPs, "Nightsongs" didn't really gain much ground outside the indie crowds. At the time, the band only consisted of two main members with Emily Haines singing backup vocals on the two listed songs and Amy Milian singing all other female vocals (and later joining the band). Emily Haines is also known for her work in the Canadian indie rock band Metric and her solo work under the name Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton, most of which consists of her more solemn piano performances. In all later renditions of "Going, Going, Gone" and "On Peak Hill", Amy Milian provides vocals. "Going, Going, Gone" was later re-released in a live version for the band's 2008 EP, "Sad Robots" after a reemerging popularity during their performances.

From Quiz Dusty Springfield - White Soul Singer

Answer: Mary

Dusty was born on 16 April 1939 and given the names Mary Isabel (or Isobel) Catherine Bernadette O'Brien. Her parents were Gerard and Kay O'Brien and her father would tap out songs on the back of her hand, asking her to guess the name of the song. According to Edward Leeson's book 'Dusty Springfield: A Life In Music', the nickname of Dusty came from her tomboyish tendencies and love of playing football (soccer) with the boys.

From Quiz The First Ever Skinny Puppy Quiz!

Answer: Vancouver, 1982

When cEvin Key, (pronounced "seven"), was the drummer for Images in Vogue, he took an interest in sampling and experimentation. He met Nivek Ogre and they formed Skinny Puppy as a side project. It did not quite work out that way as they released their latest album "In Solvent Sea" in 2010.

From Quiz Stereolab Lyrics

Answer: Blips, Drips and Strips

"Blips, Drips, and Strips" is a track from the LP "Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night". It was released in 1999.

From Quiz Say Anything

Answer: The Ocean

"About Falling" is on Say Anything's 2007 album "In Defense of the Genre." This song features Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio.

From Quiz Silversun Pickups

Answer: Brian Aubert

Mr. Aubert is also the main songwriter for the band.

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: Universal Soldier

Answer: Five feet two and six feet four

"He's five feet two and he's six feet four" The song, in Buffy Sainte-Mairie's own words, is "about individual responsibility for war and how the old feudal thinking kills us all." The discrepancy in heights shows us how the Universal soldier could be anyone.

From Quiz Slash

Answer: Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead

They were both born and raised in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

From Quiz All About SWV

Answer: Sisters with Voices

'SWV' stands for 'Sisters with Voices'. The group was created in the early 1990's in New York City, NY, U.S.A.

From Quiz The Brian Setzer Orchestra

Answer: 1992

The orchestra's first album, self-titled, was released in 1994.

From Quiz George Sampson Mania!

Answer: Manchester

George comes from Birchwood, Warrington in Manchester. Manchester is where he busked to earn money for his dance lessons.

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: "Swamp Witch"

Answer: In the swamp

The song begins: "Black water Hattie lived back in the swamp" I think this is a great start to a great song. Stafford's lyrics set the scene from the very first line.

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