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Quiz about How Well Do You Know First Lines of Songs 2

How Well Do You Know First Lines of Songs? 2 Quiz

This quiz continues my initial "First Lines of Songs" and also spans several genres of music through the past forty years. If you enjoyed my first one you should enjoy this one as well. Good Luck!

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

Author
CrowDad

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
327,992

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This song was written by Rupert Holmes and recorded by The Buoys in 1971. The subject of this song was controversial and led to it being banned by several radio stations in the US. What is the name of the song whose first line is:
"Trapped in a mine that had caved in"?
Hint

"New York Mining Disaster 1941"

"D.O.A."

"Big Bad John"

"Timothy"

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Question 2 of 10

2. This song performed by The Magnetic Fields is featured on their 1999 album "69 Love Songs" and is a tribute to the great Jazz singer Billie Holiday. Name the song that begins with this first line:
"Billie, you're a miracle and God knows I need one." Hint

"Angel of Harlem"

"Love is Like Jazz"

"Lady Sings the Blues"

"My Only Friend"

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Question 3 of 10

3. This song written by Matt Pryor is featured on The Get-Up Kids 2002 album "On a Wire". This song reminds one of the idyllic days of our youth. What is the name of the song whose first line is:
"Woke up at eight, started the fire."
Hint

"Overdue"

"Mass Pike"

"Out of Reach"

"Campfire Kansas"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Appearing on 1979's "Jackrabbit Slim" this Steve Forbert tune made it's way up Billboard's Hot Chart in 1980, peaking at #11. What is the name of this song whose first line is:
"Meet me in the middle of the day, let hear you say everything's okay." Hint

"Steal Away"

"Romeo's Tune"

"Someday, Someway"

"Re-Assuring Eyes"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Using a fusion of European and Western musical styles this song by Beirut is featured on "The Flying Club Cup" released in 2007. Name the song that begins with the first line:
"Well it's been a long time, long time now." Hint

"The Penalty"

"Carousels"

"A Call to Arms"

"Nantes"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Here's an easy one. Featured on Peter Gabriel's 1986 album "So", this song is best remembered being from the film "Say Anything". What is the name of this song whose first line is:
"Love, I get so lost sometimes." Hint

"Big Time"

"Don't Give Up"

"Sledgehammer"

"In Your Eyes"

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Question 7 of 10

7. This song from Warren Zevon's 1976 self titled album "Warren Zevon" features background harmonies by Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys. Name the the song that begins with this first line:
"I was sitting in the Hollywood Hawaiian hotel." Hint

"Poor, Poor Pitiful Me"

"Desperadoes Under the Eaves"

"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"

"Join Me in L.A."

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Question 8 of 10

8. This song is by the artist known as "The Tallest Man on Earth" and is featured on his 2008 debut album "Shallow Grave". With a style similar to American Folk music, what is the name of the song that begins with this first line?
"I sense a runner in the garden, although my judgment's known to fail."
Hint

"Shallow Grave"

"I Won't Be Found"

"The Gardener"

"Into the Stream"

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Question 9 of 10

9. This song is by The Kooks and is featured on their 2006 debut album "Inside In/Inside Out". At under 3 minutes in length, what is the name of the song that begins with the following:
"So at my show on Monday I was hoping someday, you'd be on your way to better things." Hint

"Naive"

"See the World"

"Seaside"

"She Moves in Her Own Way"

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Question 10 of 10

10. The last one. This song by the Pixies is featured on their 1988 album "Surfer Rosa". Songwriter Black Francis was inspired to write it after a scuba diving experience. Name the song whose first line begins:
"With your feet in the air and your head on the ground." Hint

"Gigantic"

"I'm Amazed"

"Break My Body"

"Where Is My Mind?"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: "Timothy"

The controversy surrounding this song dealt with cannibalism. The lyrics in the song indicate that the survivors of the cave in had eaten Timothy. Despite its ban by numerous radio stations the song "Timothy" still reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

2. This song performed by The Magnetic Fields is featured on their 1999 album "69 Love Songs" and is a tribute to the great Jazz singer Billie Holiday. Name the song that begins with this first line: "Billie, you're a miracle and God knows I need one."

Answer: "My Only Friend"

Stephin Merritt named this band inspired by the book "Les Champs Magnetiques" (the magnetic fields) written by Andre Belton and published in 1920.

Answer: "Campfire Kansas"

Despite praise from mainstream critics, "On a Wire" was a disappointment to The Get Up Kids core fanbase due to its softer sound.

4. Appearing on 1979's "Jackrabbit Slim" this Steve Forbert tune made it's way up Billboard's Hot Chart in 1980, peaking at #11. What is the name of this song whose first line is: "Meet me in the middle of the day, let hear you say everything's okay."

Answer: "Romeo's Tune"

Steve makes a cameo appearance as the Groom at the conclusion of Cyndi Lauper's video "Girls Just Want to Have Fun".

Answer: "Nantes"

Despite the name of the band, Beirut is an American Group that is from Santa Fe, New Mexico that was put together by Zach Condon.

Answer: "In Your Eyes"

"In Your Eyes" has been covered by several different artists and has been used in TV shows such as "American Dad" and "South Park".

Answer: "Desperadoes Under the Eaves"

Although Warren Zevon passed away in 2003 his work is still performed by numerous artists today. Ironically, Zevon was not recognized by the Record Industry until after his death when he won two Grammy Awards.

8. This song is by the artist known as "The Tallest Man on Earth" and is featured on his 2008 debut album "Shallow Grave". With a style similar to American Folk music, what is the name of the song that begins with this first line? "I sense a runner in the garden, although my judgment's known to fail."

Answer: "The Gardener"

Swedish folk singer Kristian Mattson is the real name of the artist known as "The Tallest Man on Earth".

9. This song is by The Kooks and is featured on their 2006 debut album "Inside In/Inside Out". At under 3 minutes in length, what is the name of the song that begins with the following: "So at my show on Monday I was hoping someday, you'd be on your way to better things."

Answer: "She Moves in Her Own Way"

The Kook's received more recognition when their song "Naive" was used for the 2009 film "17 Again" which starred Zac Efron and Matthew Perry.

10. The last one. This song by the Pixies is featured on their 1988 album "Surfer Rosa". Songwriter Black Francis was inspired to write it after a scuba diving experience. Name the song whose first line begins: "With your feet in the air and your head on the ground."

Answer: "Where Is My Mind?"

Most people recognize "Where Is My Mind?" from the 1999 movie "Fight Club" as it is the song that is played at the conclusion of the movie.

Source: Author CrowDad

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