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How Much Do You Know About THE POSIES? Quiz

This is the first funtrivia quiz about The Posies... an awesome, yet under-appreciated band known for their complex lyrics, harmonies, and catchy melodies. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by galaga6846. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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galaga6846

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are the names of the two originators of The Posies? Hint

Robert Mills and Matt Rosenberg

Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow

Jon Stringfellow and Jeff Tweedy

Paul West and Kelly Norris

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first Posies album was called: Hint

Paint Me

Dear 23

Anti-Tantrum Tactics

Failure

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which song by The Posies was featured on the soundtrack of the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "Basketball Diaries"? Hint

Flood of Sunshine

Coming Right Along

Hate Song

Everyone Moves Away

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Question 4 of 10

4. The second album was on which record label? Hint

Sub Pop

Pop Llama

Lab Truck

DGC

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Question 5 of 10

5. A recurring theme on many early Posies songs is: Hint

death and dying

failed marriages

frustration with authority figures

skateboarding, surfing, and the west coast scene of the early 90s

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Question 6 of 10

6. The first single released by The Posies was: Hint

Golden Blunders

Any Other Way

Dream All Day

Conversations

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2006, the Posies released and album called "Every Kind Of Light". Which song features the lyric "In every kind of light?" Hint

Anything and Everything

I Finally Found A Jungle I Like

Conversations

Second Time Around

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the biggest inspirations of the Posies was a 70s band in which they later were asked to join, and toured with on occasion. What is this band named? Hint

Big Star

Sweet

The Raspberries

Cheap Trick

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Question 9 of 10

9. Frosting on the Beater was the most commercially successful album in the US. Which album sold more copies in Europe? Hint

Dear 23

Nice Cheekbones and a PhD

Success

Amazing Disgrace

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Posies certainly do their share of cover tunes. Which artist did they NOT cover and record? Hint

Crowded House

The Germs

The Five Stairsteps

The Hollies

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the names of the two originators of The Posies?

Answer: Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow

Jon and Ken both sang in their choirs in high school.

2. The first Posies album was called:

Answer: Failure

This album was recorded in the basement at the home of Jon's father.

3. Which song by The Posies was featured on the soundtrack of the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "Basketball Diaries"?

Answer: Coming Right Along

Songs by The Posies have also been featured on movie soundtracks such as "Austin Powers", "Reality Bites" and the 1996 documentary "Hype!".

4. The second album was on which record label?

Answer: DGC

The Posies were dropped from this "major" label after their third album "Amazing Disgrace" failed to sell many copies in the United States.

5. A recurring theme on many early Posies songs is:

Answer: failed marriages

Both Jon and Ken have been married more than once

6. The first single released by The Posies was:

Answer: Golden Blunders

Ringo Starr covered this song!

7. In 2006, the Posies released and album called "Every Kind Of Light". Which song features the lyric "In every kind of light?"

Answer: Anything and Everything

I only like a few of the songs on this album... and that's a fact!

8. One of the biggest inspirations of the Posies was a 70s band in which they later were asked to join, and toured with on occasion. What is this band named?

Answer: Big Star

Alex Chilton of Big Star was also the guy who sang "The Letter" (The Box Tops) back in the 60s!

9. Frosting on the Beater was the most commercially successful album in the US. Which album sold more copies in Europe?

Answer: Amazing Disgrace

The Posies are really popular in Europe, and spend a lot of time touring overseas.

10. The Posies certainly do their share of cover tunes. Which artist did they NOT cover and record?

Answer: Crowded House

When The Posies cover songs, I think it usually turns out better than the original! The remaining members of Big Star sure thought so. They like The Posies' versions of their songs so much, they asked them to join them on tour! They even made a record together, and continue to tour together.

Source: Author galaga6846

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