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Quiz about Sir Tim Rice The Musical Lyric Legend
Quiz about Sir Tim Rice The Musical Lyric Legend

Sir Tim Rice, The Musical Lyric Legend. Quiz

So much is written about ALW, but what about his erstwhile partner and lyrical genius,Sir Tim? He's worked with many other writers other than ALW so see how you get on with one of the UK's best exports.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kwizling. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Kwizling
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
76,343
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
536
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Question 1 of 10
1. What year did Tim receive the 'kiss of steel', otherwise known as his knighthood? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. For which Freddie Mercury song did Tim write the lyrics? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. For how many Disney musicals has Sir Tim written the lyrics? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. With which other 'Knight' did he compose 'The Lion King'?

Answer: (Three Words (including title))

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Question 5 of 10
5. 'A Whole New World' comes from which Tim Rice movie? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. What was Sir Tim's first musical? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. With whom did Tim write lyrics for the production of 'Chess'? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In 1995, Tim wrote the lyrics to 'Heathcliff' based on the book 'Wuthering Heights'. Who was cast to play the lead part? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. 'Jason Donovan', Phillip Scofield' and 'Donny Osmond'. What musical connects these three stars? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. The cast of the album contains recording industry giants such as Cyndi Lauper, Celine Dion, and Tom Jones. Tracks made the charts in France, and 'The World Is Stone' made it to 15 in the UK. What was the name of the musical?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What year did Tim receive the 'kiss of steel', otherwise known as his knighthood?

Answer: 1994

 Very well respected, great songwriter, Ambassador for England. The list is endless, However, find someone who bad mouthes him and you have found a liar.
2. For which Freddie Mercury song did Tim write the lyrics?

Answer: 'The Fallen Priest '

 This track, scored by Freddie, appeared on the 1988 album 'Barcelona'.
3. For how many Disney musicals has Sir Tim written the lyrics?

Answer: 5

 'Aladdin', 'The Lion King', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'King David' and 'Aida'.
4. With which other 'Knight' did he compose 'The Lion King'?

Answer: Sir Elton John

 The whole show took only two 'knights' to write...Sorry.
5. 'A Whole New World' comes from which Tim Rice movie?

Answer: 'Aladdin'

 'And, I have to say, at the end of the day it's rather nice to have written at least one song in which the world is perfect.' Such were Tim's coments about this song in November 1999.
6. What was Sir Tim's first musical?

Answer: 'The Likes Of Us'

 'Will This Last Forever', 'A Man Of The World', and 'Another Cup Of Tea', are just three gems from the ALW and Rice outpourings.
7. With whom did Tim write lyrics for the production of 'Chess'?

Answer: Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus

 If you got it wrong, 'ABBA' another go !...Sorry again.
8. In 1995, Tim wrote the lyrics to 'Heathcliff' based on the book 'Wuthering Heights'. Who was cast to play the lead part?

Answer: Cliff Richard

 Our own other Knight, Sir Cliff, and a fine performance too I might add.
9. 'Jason Donovan', Phillip Scofield' and 'Donny Osmond'. What musical connects these three stars?

Answer: 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat '

 Having been a major study for schools, this show opened at the London Palladium in 1991. It went on to feature Phillip Scofield in the UK and Donny Osmond in the US
10. The cast of the album contains recording industry giants such as Cyndi Lauper, Celine Dion, and Tom Jones. Tracks made the charts in France, and 'The World Is Stone' made it to 15 in the UK. What was the name of the musical?

Answer: Tycoon

 Sir Tim was asked by Michel Berger and Luc Plamondon to adapt or translate the original album called 'Starmania'. This show was staged in America only.
Source: Author Kwizling

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