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Albums and Songs of The Who Trivia Quiz

Just some general questions about albums and songs.

A multiple-choice quiz by poppersmoke. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
poppersmoke

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
157,575

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1391

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the song "Happy Jack," Jack lives on the Isle of Wight.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Pete Townshend worked on a concept album called "Lifehouse" that didn't pan out. Instead material from that project made up which 1971 album? Hint

Tommy

Quadrophenia

The Who Sell Out

Who's Next

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Question 3 of 10

3. The title character from the album "Tommy" was "deaf, dumb and ________."

Answer: (One Word. "Tommy, can you see me?")

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which song will you hear the following lyrics: "Don't cry, don't raise your eye. It's only teenage wasteland"? Hint

Teenage Wasteland

Go To The Mirror

Baba O'Riley

Out Here In The Fields

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Question 5 of 10

5. Finish the lyric. "No one knows what it's like to be the ___________." Hint

blue-eyed man

bad man

singer

drummer

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Question 6 of 10

6. This album has been made into both a movie and an award-winning Broadway show. Hint

Magic Bus

The Kids Are Alright

Hooligans

Tommy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Who album is considered one of the best live albums of all time? Hint

Live At Wembley Stadium

Live At Liverpool

Live At The Hollywood Bowl

Live At Leeds

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Question 8 of 10

8. This lyric from the song "My Generation" is one of the most famous lines in rock. Hint

I think I need to be more bold

I hope I die before I get old

I can't explain why we all get old

I hope I die before I get cold

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which song is NOT on the Quadrophenia album? Hint

The Punk And The Godfather

However Much I Booze

Bell Boy

Love, Reign O'er Me

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the song "5:15" about? Hint

getting to class on time

the time at which English pubs re-open after tea

a movie

a train

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the song "Happy Jack," Jack lives on the Isle of Wight.

Answer: False

Happy Jack lives on the Isle of Man.

2. Pete Townshend worked on a concept album called "Lifehouse" that didn't pan out. Instead material from that project made up which 1971 album?

Answer: Who's Next

This is a great album, featuring some of The Who's biggest hits like "Baba O'Riley," "Bargain," and "Won't Get Fooled Again."

3. The title character from the album "Tommy" was "deaf, dumb and ________."

Answer: blind

His condition was totally psychosomatic. He was repressing the experience of seeing his father killed by his mother's lover.

4. In which song will you hear the following lyrics: "Don't cry, don't raise your eye. It's only teenage wasteland"?

Answer: Baba O'Riley

I think the title refers to Meher Baba, Pete Townshend's spiritual guru.

5. Finish the lyric. "No one knows what it's like to be the ___________."

Answer: bad man

From the song, "Behind Blue Eyes".

6. This album has been made into both a movie and an award-winning Broadway show.

Answer: Tommy

"The Kids Are Alright" was both an album and a film documentary. But only "Tommy" made it to Broadway.

7. Which Who album is considered one of the best live albums of all time?

Answer: Live At Leeds

A few years ago, an excellent extended version of 'Live At Leeds' was released. If you're a Who fan, check it out.

8. This lyric from the song "My Generation" is one of the most famous lines in rock.

Answer: I hope I die before I get old

Ironic that Pete and Roger are still performing that song on the occasional reunion tour, almost 40 years after it was first recorded.

9. Which song is NOT on the Quadrophenia album?

Answer: However Much I Booze

'However Much I Booze' is on "The Who By Numbers."

10. What is the song "5:15" about?

Answer: a train

Source: Author poppersmoke

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