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I've Been Everywhere, Man Trivia Quiz

Ten questions about destinations located in song lyrics and titles.

A photo quiz by pennie1478. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
pennie1478

Time
4 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
376,121

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. The title of this Peter Gabriel song is in the lyric, "San ____, yellow eagle flies down from the sun". What is the title of this Peter Gabriel song? Hint

Jacinto

Francisco

Diego

Juan

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Question 2 of 10

2. In her 1986 album "Hullo, London Town", where did Shirley Bassey sing "There's no place like ______"? Hint

Paris

Rome

London

Barcelona

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Alan Jackson said he was born on the Dixie Highway with red clay and pines, where were the pines located? Hint

Alabama

Louisiana

Mississippi

Georgia

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Question 4 of 10

4. In "Still in Saigon" performed by the Charlie Daniels Band, where did 'I' get on a plane to fly to Vietnam? Hint

Frisco

Seattle

Tallahassee

Houston

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Peter Gabriel's "The Lamb lies down on Broadway", in what U.S. state is Broadway commonly found? Hint

California

Washington

New York

Florida

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to the Animals, in what city did papa gamble in "The House of the Rising Sun"? Hint

Paris

Monte Carlo

New York City

New Orleans

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Question 7 of 10

7. What song was recorded by Akon for a Pepsi commercial in 2010? Hint

Oh, Canada

Oh, Africa

The Star Spangled Banner

God Save the Queen

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what state did John Denver sing that it was raining fire in the sky in his song "Rocky Mountain High"? Hint

Montana

South Dakota

Wyoming

Colorado

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Question 9 of 10

9. Paul Simon sang in the lyrics for "Graceland": "I'm going to Graceland/Graceland in ______. What are the remaining lyrics? Hint

Tallahassee, Florida

Seattle, Washington

Memphis, Tennessee

New York City, New York

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Question 10 of 10

10. What city does Johnny Cash first mention in his song "I've Been Everywhere"? Hint

Alberta, Canada

Reno, Nevada

Winnemucca, Nevada

Houston, Texas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The title of this Peter Gabriel song is in the lyric, "San ____, yellow eagle flies down from the sun". What is the title of this Peter Gabriel song?

Answer: Jacinto

Peter Gabriel was inspired to write this song by an Apache Indian he met at a hotel who told him of an ancient ritual he had to go through at the age of fourteen. "San Jacinto" was released as a single in 1982.

2. In her 1986 album "Hullo, London Town", where did Shirley Bassey sing "There's no place like ______"?

Answer: London

The song came about when the London tourist board paid Shirley Bassey to do a song for their city. The lyrics were co-written by Lynsey De Paul and Gerard Kenny. "There's No Place Like London" came out in 1986.

3. When Alan Jackson said he was born on the Dixie Highway with red clay and pines, where were the pines located?

Answer: Georgia

"Dixie Highway" was a seven and a half minute long song dedicated to the Dixie Highway which stretched from the US midwest to the southern US. Zac Brown performed with Alan Jackson on the song. "Dixie Highway" came out in 2012.

4. In "Still in Saigon" performed by the Charlie Daniels Band, where did 'I' get on a plane to fly to Vietnam?

Answer: Frisco

"Still in Saigon" was written by Dan Daley, a journalist who never served in the military. At the time he wrote the song, Dan was working at a publishing company. He pitched "Still in Saigon" to movie producers for "Platoon", but the producers rejected the song due to its literal content of the war. "Still in Saigon" was released as a single in 1982.

5. In Peter Gabriel's "The Lamb lies down on Broadway", in what U.S. state is Broadway commonly found?

Answer: New York

Peter Gabriel released the song in 1974. The album titled the same as the song was the last album Peter Gabriel worked on as a member of the band Genesis.

6. According to the Animals, in what city did papa gamble in "The House of the Rising Sun"?

Answer: New Orleans

"The House of the Rising Sun" was the first number one song performed by a British band in the United States since the Beatles. The title of the song could refer to a prison or a brothel in New Orleans. No one has come forward claiming the song so it can be recorded by any singer without having to pay royalties. The Animals first recorded the song in 1964.

7. What song was recorded by Akon for a Pepsi commercial in 2010?

Answer: Oh, Africa

The proceeds for "Oh, Africa" went to Akon's Konfident Foundation, a charity which helps underprivileged youths in Africa. "Oh, Africa" was released in 2010.

8. In what state did John Denver sing that it was raining fire in the sky in his song "Rocky Mountain High"?

Answer: Colorado

John Denver began writing "Rocky Mountain High" while watching an annual meteor shower with his wife, Annie. It took John nine months to complete "Rocky Mountain High". The song was released as a single in 1972.

9. Paul Simon sang in the lyrics for "Graceland": "I'm going to Graceland/Graceland in ______. What are the remaining lyrics?

Answer: Memphis, Tennessee

Paul Simon worked with three African musicians to get a rhythm section for "Graceland". The three musicians were Ray Phiri (guitar), Baghiti Khumalo (bass guitar), and Isaac Mtshali (drums). The Everly brothers sang backup on the song. "Graceland" came out in 1996.

10. What city does Johnny Cash first mention in his song "I've Been Everywhere"?

Answer: Winnemucca, Nevada

Hank Snow was the first American singer to record "I've Been Everywhere". The song was originally written in Australia by a man named Leslie Morrison. Johnny Cash was only one of many country singers to re-record the song. His version was released in 1996.

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