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1. In the Jim Croce hit, "You Don't Mess Around With Jim", Jim is described as a tough guy that everyone is afraid of. Who defeats Jim at the end of the song?
2. In the Elton John song "Bennie and the Jets", Elton sings of a fictional band and how they are seen by some of their fans. One of the fans describes Bennie as "really keen" and says that "She's got electric boots a mohair suit". Where did the fan get this information?
3. Another great fictional band are Willy and the Poor Boys from the Creedence Clearwater Revival song, "Down on the Corner". Four members of the band are mentioned in the song. They are - Rooster, Blinky, Poorboy, and Willy. What instrument is Rooster mentioned as playing in the song?
4. In the song "Pressed Rat and Warthog", Cream create almost fable-like characters reminiscent of Uncle Remus or The Brothers Grimm. They are described at one point in the song as follows; "Pressed Rat wore red jodhpurs, Warthog a striped tie." What are jodhpurs?
5. In the classic song "Rocky Raccoon", Rocky goes off to look for his girl that ran off with another guy. What is the name of Rocky's rival?
6. The album "Tommy" by The Who was released in 1969 and is about a deaf, mute and blind boy who eventually breaks free of his handicap. In what year does the start of the story take place? Hint: It is the name of the third song on the album.
7. Bob Marley's song, "I Shot the Sheriff", tells of a man who says he shot a sheriff in self defence but did not shoot the deputy. What is the name of the sheriff who was shot?
8. Foreigner's "Jukebox Hero" is an unnamed young boy who becomes inspired to be a rock star. He can't get a ticket to a concert and puts his ear to the wall to listen. He then goes the very next day to the store to buy what?
9. The Black Sabbath song "Iron Man" is about a time traveler who becomes enraged with humanity and seeks his revenge. According to the song, how did this person turn to steel?
10. In the Elton John tune "Levon", The title character is a cartoon balloon salesman. Who is Jesus in the song?
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