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Quiz about Harvey Andrews The Man And The Music

Harvey Andrews - The Man And The Music Quiz

How much do you know about Harvey and his songs?

A multiple-choice quiz by Rowena8482. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Rowena8482

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,243

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which song was banned in Great Britain when it was first released? Hint

Sylvia

Orangemen

Soldier

Lover Boy

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year was the album "Faces and Places" released in the UK? Hint

1970

1969

1968

1971

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Sandy" was written about a student called ______ Hint

Sandy Malone

Alexander Scheuer

Sandra Scheuer

Sandra Andrews

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Question 4 of 10

4. What came out on a Friday night? Hint

The stars

The old tin bath

You

Your teeth

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Question 5 of 10

5. What job did Harvey train to do before becoming a professional singer? Hint

Policeman

Teacher

Carpenter

Miner

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which British city was Harvey born? Hint

London

York

Dublin

Birmingham

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Question 7 of 10

7. Finish the lyric.. "The boy softly sings her ___________" Hint

Blue Moon

To Sleep

A Lullaby

A Love Song

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Question 8 of 10

8. Complete the song title "______ Bridge" Hint

London

Under The

Old Stone

Boothferry

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "Fifty Years On" what had "she" given to the Crown? Hint

High Days and Holidays

Mad Days and Salad Days

Best Days of her Life

Bad Days and Saddest Days

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Question 10 of 10

10. "He gave his life for those who called him _______ not friend" Hint

Enemy

Invader

Idiot

Murderer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which song was banned in Great Britain when it was first released?

Answer: Soldier

This song was released in the 1970's when the Troubles in Northern Ireland were at their height, and was banned.

2. What year was the album "Faces and Places" released in the UK?

Answer: 1970

The album was released on the "Decca" label.

3. "Sandy" was written about a student called ______

Answer: Sandra Scheuer

Sandra Scheuer was shot dead by the American National Guard at Kent State University during an anti war demonstration in 1970.

4. What came out on a Friday night?

Answer: The old tin bath

The whole family would take turns getting washed in a tin bath in front of the fire, starting with Dad and working down to the youngest kids.

5. What job did Harvey train to do before becoming a professional singer?

Answer: Teacher

He turned full time professional singer in 1966.

6. In which British city was Harvey born?

Answer: Birmingham

People from Birmingham are known as Brummies.

7. Finish the lyric.. "The boy softly sings her ___________"

Answer: Blue Moon

The 'other' "Blue Moon" was first released in Britain by The Marcels.

8. Complete the song title "______ Bridge"

Answer: Boothferry

Boothferry is a village in East Riding of Yorkshire, and the bridge crosses the River Ouse.

9. In "Fifty Years On" what had "she" given to the Crown?

Answer: Mad Days and Salad Days

This song is a gently sung yet biting indictment of the treatment of the veterans of World War II by people fifty years later.

10. "He gave his life for those who called him _______ not friend"

Answer: Murderer

From "Soldier" - I always seem to cry when I listen to this one!

Source: Author Rowena8482

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