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Elton John's Greatest Hits Trivia Quiz

Whether or not you're an avid Elton fan, you know his greatest hits. This is a quiz to test your knowledge of his greatest hits album. Good luck - some may be tricky!

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

Author
james_israel

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
211,014

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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2836

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Your Song"
"Your Song" was used in the blockbuster film, "Moulin Rouge." Which famous actor sang the song in this movie? Hint

Colin Farrell

Ewan McGregor

Matt Damon

Ben Affleck

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Daniel"
The song "Daniel" involves which of the following wars? Hint

Korean Conflict

Vietnam

World War II

Desert Storm

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Honky Cat"
On which of Elton's albums is "Honky Cat" found? Hint

Honky Ch�teau

Rock of the Westies

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Elton John

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
Elton performed this song on his "One Night Only" live album with which famous singer? Hint

Rod Stewart

Billy Joel

Bryan Adams

George Michael

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Saturday Night's Alright (for Fighting)"
True or false. Bernie Taupin did NOT write the lyrics to "Saturday Night's Alright (for Fighting)."

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Rocket Man"
On what Elton album did "Rocket Man" appear? Hint

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

Madman Across the Water

Tumbleweed Connection

Honky Ch�teau

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Bennie and the Jets"
Many people have trouble understanding the lyrics in "Bennie and the Jets." Fill in the rest of the following lyric:
"She's got electric boots, a __________ suit"

Answer: (Think of a fabric.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"
On Elton's album, "Love Songs," with which artist did he sing a duet of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"? Hint

Billy Joel

George Michael

Bryan Adams

Rod Stewart

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Border Song"
True or false. Elton wrote one verse of "Border Song."

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Crocodile Rock"
On which album did "Crocodile Rock" appear? Hint

Empty Sky

Rock of the Westies

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

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

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Your Song" "Your Song" was used in the blockbuster film, "Moulin Rouge." Which famous actor sang the song in this movie?

Answer: Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor is also famous for his roles in "Star Wars."

2. "Daniel" The song "Daniel" involves which of the following wars?

Answer: Vietnam

Daniel seems to be one of Elton's most famous, yet least understood songs.

3. "Honky Cat" On which of Elton's albums is "Honky Cat" found?

Answer: Honky Ch�teau

Elton once performed "Honky Cat" at an ampitheater in Turkey. This concert is part of his DVD release, "Dream Ticket."

4. "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" Elton performed this song on his "One Night Only" live album with which famous singer?

Answer: Billy Joel

Elton and Billy have also toured together in their famous 'Face to Face' concert.

5. "Saturday Night's Alright (for Fighting)" True or false. Bernie Taupin did NOT write the lyrics to "Saturday Night's Alright (for Fighting)."

Answer: False

Bernie has written about 90% of Elton's lyrics.

6. "Rocket Man" On what Elton album did "Rocket Man" appear?

Answer: Honky Ch�teau

"Rocket Man" was released in 1972.

7. "Bennie and the Jets" Many people have trouble understanding the lyrics in "Bennie and the Jets." Fill in the rest of the following lyric: "She's got electric boots, a __________ suit"

Answer: mohair

"Bennie and the Jets" topped the R&B charts.

8. "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" On Elton's album, "Love Songs," with which artist did he sing a duet of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"?

Answer: George Michael

This was recorded in a benefit concert.

9. "Border Song" True or false. Elton wrote one verse of "Border Song."

Answer: True

Elton wrote the last verse. Bernie wrote the others.

10. "Crocodile Rock" On which album did "Crocodile Rock" appear?

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

"Crocodile Rock" was released in 1972.

Source: Author james_israel

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