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Quiz about How Well Do You Know First Lines Of Songs 3

How Well Do You Know First Lines Of Songs 3 Quiz

Back by popular demand! This quiz continues Parts 1 and 2 "First Lines of Songs" and also spans several genres of music through the past forty years. Thank you for all the great feedback. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by CrowDad. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
CrowDad

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,443

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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439

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Question 1 of 10

1. This upbeat melody written by Ben Kweller appears on both his debut studio album from 2002, and the soundtrack from the movie "A Guy Thing" in 2003. What is the name of the song whose first line is:
"When I was a movie star an asteroid had hit the earth and prematurely ended my career."? Hint

Wasted and Ready

The Way It Should Be (Sha Sha)

Family Tree

Lizzy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before having success as a solo artist, Gerry Rafferty co-wrote this song for Stealer's Wheel that was included on their self titled 1972 album "Stealer's Wheel". What is the name of the song whose first line is:
"Well, I don't know why I came here tonight."? Hint

Don't Ask Me Why

Travelin' Light

Stuck in the Middle

Keep the Faith

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Question 3 of 10

3. The lyrics of this song were written by Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and released by his side project band The Postal Service. Name the song from the 2003 album "Give Up" whose first line is:
"Will someone please call a surgeon who can crack my ribs and repair this broken heart?" Hint

Nothing Better

We Will Become Silhouettes

Such Great Heights

The District Sleeps Alone Tonight

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Question 4 of 10

4. This catchy tune with sing along lyrics was written by Detroit's own Marshall Crenshaw and was featured on his 1982 self titled album "Marshall Crenshaw". Can you name this song whose first line is:
"I can't stand to see you sad, I can't bear to hear you cry."?

Hint

There She Goes Again

The Usual Thing

I'll Do Anything

Someday Someway

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Question 5 of 10

5. This song written by Jay Ferguson was featured on JoJo Gunne's 1973 album "Bite Down Hard". Using a fusion of Jazz, Blues and Rock, what song opens with the following first line:
"Sitting backstage with my head in my hands."? Hint

Ready Freddy

Run, Run, Run

Roll Over Me

Sixty Minutes To Go

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Question 6 of 10

6. Remember Dawson, Pacey and Joey? This song by Paula Cole is featured on her 1996 album "This Fire" and the soundtrack from the TV series "Dawson's Creek". What is the name of the song that begins with the first line:
"So open up your morning light and say a little prayer for I."?
Hint

I'll Be There For You

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone

I Don't Want To Wait

Feelin' Love

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Question 7 of 10

7. This song written by Colin Meloy is featured on The Decemberists 2003 album "Her Majesty". Blending Folk and Pop, what is the name of this song whose first line is:
"Ambling madly all over the town The call to arms, you're likened to a whisper I liken to a radio."?
Hint

Los Angeles, I'm Yours

The Bachelor and the Bride

The Soldiering Life

Yankee Bayonet

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Question 8 of 10

8. Neil Young has had a long and distinguished career and has written many classic songs. This song by Neil was released on the 1977 album "American Stars 'N Bars" and is a staple at almost every one of his concerts. What song begins with the line:
"Once I thought I saw you in a crowded hazy bar"? Hint

Hey, Hey, My, My

The Needle and the Damage Done

Rockin' in the Free World

Like a Hurricane

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Question 9 of 10

9. Besides being sung by Michael Cera and Ellen Page in the 2007 movie "Juno", this song by The Moldy Peaches was featured on their 2001 self titled album "The Moldy Peaches". What is the song that opens with this line:
"You're a part time lover and a full time friend"? Hint

Anyone Else But You

I Think I'm in Love

What Went Wrong?

Nothing Came Out

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Question 10 of 10

10. This last song was written by a collaboration of the members of the group Mountain and appeared on their 1970 release "Climbing". Featuring a wicked guitar solo by Leslie West, what is the name of the song that begins with this line:
"Who am I but you and the sun"?
Hint

To My Friend

Mississippi Queen

For Yasgur's Farm

Never In My Life

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This upbeat melody written by Ben Kweller appears on both his debut studio album from 2002, and the soundtrack from the movie "A Guy Thing" in 2003. What is the name of the song whose first line is: "When I was a movie star an asteroid had hit the earth and prematurely ended my career."?

Answer: The Way It Should Be (Sha Sha)

Ben Kweller comes from a musically influenced family whose close friends included Nils Lofgren. Ben started playing instruments at the age of seven.

Answer: Stuck in the Middle

"Stuck in the Middle" reached number six on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1973, but is probably better remembered for a grotesque scene from the 1993 film "Reservoir Dogs".

3. The lyrics of this song were written by Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and released by his side project band The Postal Service. Name the song from the 2003 album "Give Up" whose first line is: "Will someone please call a surgeon who can crack my ribs and repair this broken heart?"

Answer: Nothing Better

The Postal Service became more recognizable when "Such Great Heights" was featured as the first track on the soundtrack for the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" in 2005.

4. This catchy tune with sing along lyrics was written by Detroit's own Marshall Crenshaw and was featured on his 1982 self titled album "Marshall Crenshaw". Can you name this song whose first line is: "I can't stand to see you sad, I can't bear to hear you cry."?

Answer: Someday Someway

"Someday Someway" peaked at number 36 in 1982 on Billboard's Hot 100. It was also featured on the soundtrack for the 1982 film "Night Shift" that starred Michael Keaton, Henry Winkler and Shelly Long.

Answer: Sixty Minutes To Go

After recording with Spirit and JoJo Gunne Jay Ferguson went solo and scored with a major hit "Thunder Island" which peaked at number eight in 1978 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.

6. Remember Dawson, Pacey and Joey? This song by Paula Cole is featured on her 1996 album "This Fire" and the soundtrack from the TV series "Dawson's Creek". What is the name of the song that begins with the first line: "So open up your morning light and say a little prayer for I."?

Answer: I Don't Want To Wait

Assisted by the TV series "Dawson's Creek", "I Don't Want To Wait" reached number 11 in 1996 on Billboard's Top 100 chart. "Where Have All The Cowboy's Gone?" gave her two big hits in 1996 and led to her Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1997.

7. This song written by Colin Meloy is featured on The Decemberists 2003 album "Her Majesty". Blending Folk and Pop, what is the name of this song whose first line is: "Ambling madly all over the town The call to arms, you're likened to a whisper I liken to a radio."?

Answer: The Soldiering Life

The Decemberists were formed in 2000. Their most successful album to date was "The Crane Wife" that was released in 2006. They also participated in a mock feud with Steven Colbert and have appeared on the "Colbert Report" a few times.

Answer: Like a Hurricane

Neil is one of a few artists that have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame more than once. He was inducted in 1995 as a solo artist and again in 1997 as a member of Buffalo Springfield.

9. Besides being sung by Michael Cera and Ellen Page in the 2007 movie "Juno", this song by The Moldy Peaches was featured on their 2001 self titled album "The Moldy Peaches". What is the song that opens with this line: "You're a part time lover and a full time friend"?

Answer: Anyone Else But You

The Moldy Peaches have focused on individual projects since 2004, with the exception of a few performances in 2007 due to the interest from the movie "Juno".

Answer: For Yasgur's Farm

This song was named in honor of Max Yasgur who owned the farm where Woodstock was held.

Source: Author CrowDad

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