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Daniel Trivia Quiz

I remember singing along to "Daniel", by Elton John, whenever I heard it on the radio. Here is a quiz about the song.

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

Author
windrush

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
396,179

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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411

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Daniel" by Elton John was released as a single in what year? Hint

1985

1959

1973

1968

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who co-wrote "Daniel" with Elton John? Hint

Bob Dylan

Carole King

Bernie Taupin

Paul McCartney

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of Elton's albums did "Daniel" appear on? Hint

Blue Moves

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player

Tumbleweed Connection

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Question 4 of 10

4. What US Billboard Hot 100 Number One single was on the same album as "Daniel"? Hint

Texan Love Song

I'm Gonna Be a Teenage Idol

Crocodile Rock

Midnight Creeper

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Question 5 of 10

5. Accompanying Elton John on the song, "Daniel", who played guitar and banjo? Hint

Nigel Olsson

Paul McCartney

Ken Scott

Davey Johnstone

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Question 6 of 10

6. What film directed by Martin Scorsese features "Daniel"? Hint

Taxi Driver

Reservoir Dogs

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Raging Bull

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Daniel" was covered on a 1991 album featuring the works of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Who was the artist who sang "Daniel" on this compilation album? Hint: "Two Rooms" Hint

Flip Wilson

Wilson Phillips

Marilyn Manson

Lou Diamond Phillips

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Question 8 of 10

8. The song "Daniel" made an impact on many people. Which major Italian fashion designer named her son Daniel after hearing the song? Hint

Coco Chanel

Stella McCartney

Donna Karan

Donatella Versace

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Question 9 of 10

9. The lyrics of "Daniel" mention Spain. One line goes,
"They say Spain is ..., though I've never been". What is the missing word? Hint

Pretty

Lovely

Awful

Expensive

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played the drums and maracas on the song, "Daniel"? Hint

Kiki Dee

Ken Scott

Nigel Olsson

Dee Murray

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Daniel" by Elton John was released as a single in what year?

Answer: 1973

The song was recorded in June, 1972, but only released in March 1973. It reached Number Two on the US pop charts (beaten out by "My Love" by Paul McCartney and Wings).

2. Who co-wrote "Daniel" with Elton John?

Answer: Bernie Taupin

Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics for the song. He has said he wrote it in response to a story about a wounded Vietnam War veteran from Texas who was being stifled by too much attention, and just wanted to be left in peace to go back to his farm.

3. Which of Elton's albums did "Daniel" appear on?

Answer: Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player

"Don't Shoot Me..." was the sixth studio album by Elton John. DJM Records released it in January 1973. In the USA it was his second straight Number One album.

4. What US Billboard Hot 100 Number One single was on the same album as "Daniel"?

Answer: Crocodile Rock

"Crocodile Rock" was released as a single prior to the release of the album, "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player". It became Elton John's first USA Billboard Number One single, staying at the top for three weeks. It was certified Gold in February 1973, and was awarded Platinum ranking by the Recording Industry Association of America in September 1995.

5. Accompanying Elton John on the song, "Daniel", who played guitar and banjo?

Answer: Davey Johnstone

David "Davey" Johnstone is from Scotland, a rock vocalist and guitarist, and has accompanied Elton John on many of his recordings. He has played a wide range of stringed instruments and has accompanied a host of top-line acts.

6. What film directed by Martin Scorsese features "Daniel"?

Answer: Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Elton John's original single forms part of the soundtrack for "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", a movie released in 1974. This movie gave Ellen Burstyn the Best Actress Oscar. It won many more accolades including the BAFTA Award for Best Film.

7. "Daniel" was covered on a 1991 album featuring the works of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Who was the artist who sang "Daniel" on this compilation album? Hint: "Two Rooms"

Answer: Wilson Phillips

The full title of the album is "Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin".

The title refers to one of the featured songs, "Two Rooms at the End of the World"

8. The song "Daniel" made an impact on many people. Which major Italian fashion designer named her son Daniel after hearing the song?

Answer: Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace is a personal friend of Sir Elton, and is a sponsor of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. She was so moved by the song that she named her only son Daniel. (Source: Wikipedia - Daniel (Song by Elton John) quoting Getnetworth.com. 1955-05-02. Retrieved 2016-10-08.

9. The lyrics of "Daniel" mention Spain. One line goes, "They say Spain is ..., though I've never been". What is the missing word?

Answer: Pretty

"They say Spain is pretty, though I've never been,
Well Daniel says it's the best place he's ever seen"

Certainly many expatriate British people love to live in Spain, and it's a great destination for huge numbers of sun-starved northern Europeans.

10. Who played the drums and maracas on the song, "Daniel"?

Answer: Nigel Olsson

Olsson was one of the musicians who helped create Elton John's distinctive sound, together with Dee Murray, who played bass as the other member of the original power trio.

Source: Author windrush

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