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Canadian Eh? Trivia Quiz

All of the answers to this lyrics quiz are the names of Canadian bands who had significant airplay (and hits) in the 70s, 80s and early 90s.

A multiple-choice quiz by wayupnorth. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
wayupnorth

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
215,601

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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591

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Not really "Classic Rock"...this West Coast band had a few hits in the late 80s and continues to record today - The lyrics - "Love has a meaning,A meaning we should know, What it is is that something's wrong..."
The Band/Singer?

Hint

54-40

Chilliwack

Strange Advance

Bryan Adams

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Question 2 of 10

2. This female artist is a self-professed "Metal Queen". The lyrics..."(Whatcha do to my body body) You' got me shakin', you make me weak..."
The Band/Singer?
Hint

Melissa Etheridge

Nancy Wilson

Lorraine Braccho

Lee Aaron

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Question 3 of 10

3. Another West Coast artist. He had a number of hits, including a number one hit from a movie soundtrack. The lyrics "Drivin' home this evenin' could have sworn we had it all worked out..."
The Band/Singer?

Hint

Bryan Adams

Randy Bachman

Burton Cummings

Robbie Robertson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Time for a band from Halifax. The lyrics "When I try to phone, they say you're not at home, I don't believe it's true...."
The Band/Singer?
Hint

Mashmakhan

Moonquake

Edward Bear

April Wine

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Question 5 of 10

5. A tougher one...(and no hints, but more lyrics)The lyrics " Now deep in the heart of a lonely kid, Who suffered so much for what he did, They gave this ploughboy his fortune and fame..."
The Band/Singer? Hint

The Band

Chilliwack

Three Dog Night

The Guess Who

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Question 6 of 10

6. OK an easier one now....but again, no hints. The lyrics: "Mama let that boy play some rock'n' roll, jazz is much too crazy he can play it when he's old..."
The Band/Singer? Hint

Doucette

The Guess Who

Chilliwack

Crowbar

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Question 7 of 10

7. Here's a real classic...not too difficult to remember the lyrics since there really aren't too many...the chorus is only eight words...repeated A LOT....the lyrics "Bum badda Bum, Bum badda Bum Oh what..."
The Band/Singer? Hint

Chilliwack

Crowbar

The Guess Who

April Wine

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Question 8 of 10

8. This song was a minor hit from this solo artist's debut sole album. The lyrics "I wrote you long love letters mama I sent them off day by day.."
The Band/Artist? Hint

Bryan Adams

Randy Bachman

Burton Cummings

Michel Pagliaro

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Question 9 of 10

9. A huge hit in 1972. It was followed by a continuation of the story in another single in 1973 which didn't reach as high on the charts. The lyrics "Did you know I go to sleep and leave the lights on, hope that you'll come by and know that I was still awake."
The Artist/Singer? Hint

Edward Bear

April Wine

The Guess Who

BTO

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Question 10 of 10

10. Another question about a debut solo album. The lyrics "Out on the borderline somewhere between heart and mind..."
The Band/Singer? Hint

Dean Cain

Randy Bachman

Gowan

Rik Emmit

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 54-40

This song "Get Back Down" is from the album "Show Me" (1987) which also included one of their biggest hits "One Day in your Life".

2. This female artist is a self-professed "Metal Queen". The lyrics..."(Whatcha do to my body body) You' got me shakin', you make me weak..." The Band/Singer?

Answer: Lee Aaron

This song "Whatcha Do to My Body" is from the album entitled "Body Rock". Lee also released a number of other albums, including one entitled "Metal Queen"

Answer: Bryan Adams

The song "Cuts Like A Knife" was one Bryan Adams' biggest hits. It is from the album of the same name and was released in 1983.

4. Time for a band from Halifax. The lyrics "When I try to phone, they say you're not at home, I don't believe it's true...." The Band/Singer?

Answer: April Wine

The song "You Won't Dance With Me" from the album "Forever for Now" (1977) became a surprise hit, selling more copies than any other April Wine single ever had. Both the single and the album went platinum.

Answer: The Band

Although not usually associated with Canada, many of the members of Dylan's famous back-up band hail from Canada...so we like to claim them as our own. The name of the song is "Stage Fright" released in 1970.

6. OK an easier one now....but again, no hints. The lyrics: "Mama let that boy play some rock'n' roll, jazz is much too crazy he can play it when he's old..." The Band/Singer?

Answer: Doucette

Doucette himself handled all lead guitar and vocals, and rhythm and 12-string duties. They went into the studio in 1977 and came out three months later, in November, with Doucette's first album, 'Mama Let Him
Play', which quickly went platinum in Canada

Answer: Crowbar

The song "Oh What a Feeling" is from the album "Bad Manners" released in 1971 and was a major party tune in the early seventies. As far as I know, it was their only hit, it still receives airplay today. If anybody knows what happened to Crowbar, let me know.

8. This song was a minor hit from this solo artist's debut sole album. The lyrics "I wrote you long love letters mama I sent them off day by day.." The Band/Artist?

Answer: Burton Cummings

The album, originally released on the "Portrait" label in 1976, produced a number of hits for Cummings including, "I'm Scared", "Stand Tall"...of course Burton Cummings had a number of top-ten hits with his band, The Guess Who.

Answer: Edward Bear

The song, "Last Song", in '72 was followed by "Close Your Eyes" in '73... the band had other minor hits, but none ever reached the popularity of "Last Song".

10. Another question about a debut solo album. The lyrics "Out on the borderline somewhere between heart and mind..." The Band/Singer?

Answer: Rik Emmit

The song is "Saved by Love" by former Triumph front-man Rik Emmit. His solo career began in 1989 and spawned three releases for Duke Street/MCA Records. The first album of the three, "Absolutely", went gold in 1990, yielding the hits "Saved by Love" and "Big Lie".

Source: Author wayupnorth

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