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Quiz about David Bowies Comeback Album The Next Day

David Bowie's Comeback Album: "The Next Day" Quiz

On January 8, 2013, David Bowie surprised his fans (and the world) with his first album in ten years.

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

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brehan

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Prior to releasing "The Next Day", David Bowie had not released an album since 2003. What was the name of that 2003 release? Hint

Heathen

Reality

Outside

Hours

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although "The Next Day" would not officially be released until March 8, 2013, one song was released on January 8, 2013 on ITunes. What was the name of that song? Hint

The Next Day

Heat

Valentine's Day

Where Are We Now?

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Question 3 of 10

3. The second song released from "The Next Day" was "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)". It was accompanied by a musical video. Who starred as David Bowie's wife in this music video? Hint

Tilda Swinton

Jane Seymour

Emma Thompson

Natasha Richardson

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Question 4 of 10

4. The artwork for "The Next Day's" album cover was basically placing a white box over another famous Bowie album. What album cover was considered defaced, by some? Hint

Young Americans

Heroes

Hunky Dory

Let's Dance

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Question 5 of 10

5. "The Next Day" was nominated for several major music awards. For which of the following awards was "The Next Day" not nominated? Hint

Brit Awards -Best British Album

Billboard Music Awards-Top Billboard 200 Album

Grammy Awards- Best Rock Album

Mercury Prize

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bowie would appear personally in a commercial with a remix version of "I'd Rather Be High" from the album. For which company does this commercial appear? Hint

Ralph Lauren

Versace

Louis Vuitton

Mercedes-Benz

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Question 7 of 10

7. Although "The Next Day" peaked at Number one in several countries it only went to Number two on the US Billboard Top 200 chart. What artist prevented David Bowie from reaching Number one? Hint

Bon Jovi

Beyonce

Robbie Williams

Neil Young

8. The song and its accompany music video for "Where Are We Now?" references an European city where David Bowie spent several years. What was that city which helped David Bowie produce three critically acclaimed albums? Hint

Bern

London

Berlin

Paris

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Question 9 of 10

9. In addition to "The Next Day" being nominated for several awards, David Bowie was nominated as an artist. He won the Brit Award for Male Artist in 2014. In what other year had David Bowie won the Brit Award for Male Artist? Hint

1977

1984

2002

1973

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Question 10 of 10

10. "The Next Day" saw the return of several veteran band members from previous David Bowie albums. Which of these musicians did not return to work on "The Next Day"? Hint

Sterling Campbell

Tony Visconti

Gail Ann Dorsey

Robert Fripp

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prior to releasing "The Next Day", David Bowie had not released an album since 2003. What was the name of that 2003 release?

Answer: Reality

Released in 2003, "Reality's" track listing included two cover songs, "Pablo Picasso" and "Try Some, Buy Some". Both songs were originally slated to be included in a never released album that was a follow-up to Bowie's 1973 album, "Pin-Ups".

2. Although "The Next Day" would not officially be released until March 8, 2013, one song was released on January 8, 2013 on ITunes. What was the name of that song?

Answer: Where Are We Now?

Peaking at number six on the UK Official Charts, "Where Are We Now?" was Bowie's highest peaking single since 1986's "Absolute Beginners."

3. The second song released from "The Next Day" was "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)". It was accompanied by a musical video. Who starred as David Bowie's wife in this music video?

Answer: Tilda Swinton

Swinton and Bowie's physical resemblance is so close that Swinton is some times referred to as Bowie's doppelganger and there has even been jest that they are one and the same person.

4. The artwork for "The Next Day's" album cover was basically placing a white box over another famous Bowie album. What album cover was considered defaced, by some?

Answer: Heroes

One of the "Berlin Trilogy", "Heroes" was released in 1977 and is known for its title track which was played in the Summer Olympics in London when Great Britain entered the track at opening ceremony.

5. "The Next Day" was nominated for several major music awards. For which of the following awards was "The Next Day" not nominated?

Answer: Billboard Music Awards-Top Billboard 200 Album

Along with the Q Awards and the Classic Rock Awards. "The Next Day" did not win for any of these album awards.

6. Bowie would appear personally in a commercial with a remix version of "I'd Rather Be High" from the album. For which company does this commercial appear?

Answer: Louis Vuitton

A continuation of the Louis Vuitton campaign "L'invitation au Voyage" Arizona Muse finds a note which leads her to a masquerade party where David Bowie is playing "I'd Rather Be High" on a harpsichord.

7. Although "The Next Day" peaked at Number one in several countries it only went to Number two on the US Billboard Top 200 chart. What artist prevented David Bowie from reaching Number one?

Answer: Bon Jovi

Although only reaching Number two, this would be the highest charting of any David Bowie album on the US Billboard 200.

Answer: Berlin

Leaving his paranoia to stay in Los Angeles, David Bowie fled to Berlin in 1976 with Iggy Pop in hopes of both cleaning up their drug usage and trying new music styles.

Answer: 1984

David Bowie was awarded the 1984 British Artist Award for his most commercially successful album, "Let's Dance."

10. "The Next Day" saw the return of several veteran band members from previous David Bowie albums. Which of these musicians did not return to work on "The Next Day"?

Answer: Robert Fripp

Robert Fripp who played on both Bowie's "Heroes" and "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" albums stated that although he was not asked, he would have considered the opportunity.

Source: Author brehan

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