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Billy Joel Lyrics and Songs Trivia Quiz

Are you a Billy Joel fan? Test your knowledge with my quiz about his songs and lyrics. An avid fan of Mr. Joel's work might have an easier time with this quiz but casual listeners are also invited to take the challenge. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by ILuv2Teach. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ILuv2Teach

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
84,463

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
4981

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 23 (14/15), Guest 71 (5/15), Guest 24 (8/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In what song did our fathers meet our mothers in the U.S.O.? Hint

Vienna

Allentown

The Stranger

Scenes From an Italian Restaurant

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which of these is NOT a Billy Joel song? Hint

Still Rock and Roll to Me

The River

Surprises

Get it Right the First Time

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which of these is NOT a Billy Joel album? Hint

Cold Spring Harbor

Kohuept

Nylon Curtain

In Pieces

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Question 4 of 15

4. In what song do you hear the line: "I believe I have passed the age of consciousness and righteous rage." Hint

Angry Young Man

Big Shot

Honesty

Why Judy Why

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Question 5 of 15

5. What song mentions the name of Billy's sister? Hint

Why Judy Why

Laura

Rosalinda's Eyes

All for Leyna

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Question 6 of 15

6. What song mentions the name of Billy's mother? Hint

All for Leyna

Laura

Rosalinda's Eyes

Why Judy Why

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Question 7 of 15

7. Billy Joel and Ray Charles sang a duet on the "Nylon Curtain" album.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. The instrumental song "Nocturne" appears on ______. Hint

Streetlife Serenade

Piano Man

Cold Spring Harbor

Nylon Curtain

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which song tells of Viktor entertaining children as a clown in a circus? Hint

Piano Man

Leningrad

The Stranger

Travelin' Prayer

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Question 10 of 15

10. This song is one that Billy himself has dubbed, "Completely historically inaccurate". This song is __________. Hint

Piano Man

We Didn't Start the Fire

Goodnight Saigon

The Ballad of Billy the Kid

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Question 11 of 15

11. The music video for this song shows Billy in "Music Court". Hint

An Innocent Man

Keepin' the Faith

Only the Good Die Young

Pressure

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which song boasts the lyrics, "You might have heard I run with a dangerous crowd. We ain't too pretty, we ain't too proud." Hint

Only the Good Die Young

Sometimes a Fantasy

Big Shot

Angry Young Man

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Question 13 of 15

13. Complete the lyric: "In every heart, there is a room, _______." Hint

where we can feel that we belong

the place that holds your sacred song

where none you say can once be wrong

a sanctuary safe and strong

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Question 14 of 15

14. Billy covered a Beatles song on the "Kohuept" album.

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. And finally, let's finish up with an easy one. Which song consists mainly of a list of historical events? Hint

Storm Front

I Go to Extremes

Downeaster Alexa

We Didn't Start the Fire

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what song did our fathers meet our mothers in the U.S.O.?

Answer: Allentown

The title reference was to Allentown, Pennsylvania. It was a blue-collar neighborhood in a time of an industrial boom. The song was not specifically about this town but, moreso, a metaphor for the industrial towns of the time.

2. Which of these is NOT a Billy Joel song?

Answer: The River

"The River" is actually a song by Garth Brooks. Not to be confused with "River of Dreams" which IS a Billy Joel song.

3. Which of these is NOT a Billy Joel album?

Answer: In Pieces

"In Pieces" is an album by Garth Brooks.

4. In what song do you hear the line: "I believe I have passed the age of consciousness and righteous rage."

Answer: Angry Young Man

The whole lyric is: "I believe I have passed the age of consciousness and righteous rage. I found that just surviving was a noble fight. I once believed in causes too. I had my pointless point of view but life went on no matter who was wrong or right." (What a great song! One of my favorites.)

5. What song mentions the name of Billy's sister?

Answer: Why Judy Why

Billy had one sister named Judy. His mother raised them both while his father was away. This song appears on Billy's first album "Cold Spring Harbor".

6. What song mentions the name of Billy's mother?

Answer: Rosalinda's Eyes

His mother's actual name was Rosalind. This song appears on the album called "52nd Street".

7. Billy Joel and Ray Charles sang a duet on the "Nylon Curtain" album.

Answer: False

They did a song called "Baby Grand" on Billy's album called "The Bridge".

8. The instrumental song "Nocturne" appears on ______.

Answer: Cold Spring Harbor

"Nocturne" is a beautiful instrumental piece that we see on Billy's first album called "Cold Spring Harbor". It came out originally in 1971 which would make him 22 years old at the time. This piece showcases his true talent for writing music. Incidently, "Cold Spring Harbor" was recorded at a higher than normal speed (some say it happened accidentally) and thus has a "unique" sound to it.

It is a great album nonetheless.

9. Which song tells of Viktor entertaining children as a clown in a circus?

Answer: Leningrad

Viktor was a friend of Billy's. They met when Billy was touring in Russia. He (Viktor) actually was part of the Russian circus. Billy was married to Christie Brinkley at the time and they took their daughter Alexa to meet Viktor while he was performing.

10. This song is one that Billy himself has dubbed, "Completely historically inaccurate". This song is __________.

Answer: The Ballad of Billy the Kid

Billy never claimed that this song was a biographical look at the historical figure "Billy the Kid". In fact, when asked, he will say that it was completely historically innacurate. He wasn't trying to tell a history lesson. He just wanted to tell a good story.

11. The music video for this song shows Billy in "Music Court".

Answer: Keepin' the Faith

If you see this video, see if you can spot a cameo by Christie Brinkley as the "red-haired girl in my Chevrolet".

12. Which song boasts the lyrics, "You might have heard I run with a dangerous crowd. We ain't too pretty, we ain't too proud."

Answer: Only the Good Die Young

Billy got in a lot of trouble for this song. This did not prevent him from singing it at his concerts.

13. Complete the lyric: "In every heart, there is a room, _______."

Answer: a sanctuary safe and strong

From the song "And So It Goes" on the "Storm Front" album

14. Billy covered a Beatles song on the "Kohuept" album.

Answer: True

A cover of "Back in the U.S.S.R" can be heard as the second to last track on the album.

15. And finally, let's finish up with an easy one. Which song consists mainly of a list of historical events?

Answer: We Didn't Start the Fire

This song actually was "born" when Billy was admittedly having a bit of a midlife crisis. He said he wanted to "take inventory" of his life. So he wrote a list of all the historical events he could think of that happened within his life time. Later, this list became the basis for "We Didn't Start the Fire".

Source: Author ILuv2Teach

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