For the Sadly Departed Trivia Quiz

Answer: Lover, You Should've Come Over

"Lover, You Should've Come Over", is off the 1994 released, "Grace". Jeff was the son of legendary musician, Tim Buckley, who died of a drug overdose when Jeff was just eight. The most recognisable line from that track is "It's never over, my kingdom for a kiss upon her shoulder."

Answer: Hallelujah

"Hallelujah" is a cover of the original song of the same name, done by Leonard Cohen. It is one of Buckley's most famous songs. Many regard the version of the song done by Buckley as the best and most touching. kd Lang is another who has covered the song.

Answer: So Real

Looking back, these lyrics are much more powerful now. When you consider the fact that Buckley drowned, the lyrics take on a new meaning. Thursday, May 29, Buckley and a friend were listening to a stereo and playing songs on their guitar. Buckley, as if to demonstrate his free spirit, moved into the water fully clothed, and began singing.

As he sang he lay back on the water, until a boat passed, causing waves to flow ashore. His friend then turned his back to move the stereo from the water, only to turn back and find nothing but water. Buckley had disappeared.

Answer: Grace

"Grace" is the title track of Jeff Buckley's debut album. It is also a single off the album. Despite the fact that Buckley disappeared on May the 29th, he was not found until June the 4th. His friend, who was with him at the time, searched before calling the police.

It appeared that Buckley had literally vanished, until a passenger on a boat spotted a body whilst travelling. The deceased was wearing the same clothes as Buckley, and after being identified, Buckley was pronounced dead.

Answer: Mojo Pin

"Mojo Pin", is the opening track off "Grace". It automatically gives you a taste of the power and range of Buckley's voice. Buckley was born in California's Orange County in 1966, meaning he was only 31 when he passed away. Buckley's first commercial recording was a four song EP called "Live at Sin-e'.

It was released late in 1993, through Columbia Records and was simply Buckley with his guitar, in a tiny café in New York.

Answer: Last Goodbye

"Last Goodbye" is a single from "Grace", and is probably the song that received the most radio play out of all of Jeff Buckley's music. For "Grace", Buckley teamed up with Mick Grondahl, on bass, Matt Johnson, drummer, and had Andy Wallace as his producer. Guitarist Michael Tighe also joined Buckley to help on the track "So Real", just prior to the release of the album.

Answer: Lilac Wine

"Lilac Wine" is the fourth track off "Grace", and is the first of the softer more harmonious songs. This is a perfect song to listen to, if you want to experience the absolute brilliance that Buckley possesses in his voice. "Grace" was released in the United States on August 23, 1994. On that very day, he began a European tour.

The tour ran until late September, with Buckley and his band performing at America's clublands to round out the tour.

Answer: consolation

These lyrics are from one of Buckley's most famous songs, "Last Goodbye". By January 1995, Buckley and his band were on the road, touring countries including Germany, France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Holland, Italy and Japan. In April 1995, Buckley's album "Grace" won him the very prestigious "Gran Prix International Du Disque -- Academie Charles CROS -- 1995". An award from France, which had been previously won by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.

Answer: Dream Brother

"Dream Brother" is the tenth song off "Grace". It is also the first track off the live album, "Mystery White Boy". "Mystery White Boy" was an album put together after the death of Buckley. It featured songs that contained truly amazing moments, from a wide selection of live performances. Buckley's mother described the songs as ones that belong in the "overall outstanding category".

Answer: Corpus Christi Carol

"Corpus Christi Carol" is a cover of a song written by Benjamin Britten. It is another song which emphasises Buckley's versatility as a singer. After an Australian tour, Buckley returned to the US for some unannounced shows, before going back to Australia to find "Grace" had gone 'gold'. Buckley was just about to begin recording on his next album, before his tragic death cut a life short.

Despite not seeing as much of Buckley as we would have liked, he will be remembered as a beautifully talented musician, whose life was tragically ended, sooner than anticipated.