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James Taylor Quiz

I often feel like JT's biggest fan. Here are a few questions about his music and lyrics and his life. If you, too, are a fan then they shouldn't be too hard. Have fun with this quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by gatsby722. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
gatsby722

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
52,433

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. James had a brother who was also a singer, but not so famous. What was his name? Hint

Nicholas

Lindsay

Jefferson

Livingston

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Question 2 of 10

2. James was married for a while to another favorite of mine, Carly Simon. How many kids did they have together? Hint

one

two

three

none

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Question 3 of 10

3. As of September 2001, how old is James Taylor? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In one of JT's song lyrics, the tune begins 'If I keep on talking now....' What line comes next? Hint

I'll only start repeating myself

I'll sound just like a sad lonely man

I know I'll say the wrong thing this time

These might be just words from my mouth

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Question 5 of 10

5. Back to his marriage to Simon. During the course of it, what was his father-in-law's claim to fame? Hint

He owned posh restaurants.

He was editor-in-chief of the magazine 'Harper's Bazaar.'

He was CEO of 3-M.

He was a publisher.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Another lyric: in his famous song, what follows 'Mud slide slim and....'? Hint

a mountain morning

Carolina sunrise

the quiet delta

the blue horizon

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Question 7 of 10

7. JT wrote 'Fire and Rain' after having a life threatening experience with what? Hint

A killer brush fire

Seeing his abusive Father baptized

His affair with an older woman

Drug abuse

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the early 80's James almost always appeared live wearing what? Hint

flannel shirt and jeans

a khaki jumpsuit

no shoes

a white suit

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where was James Taylor born? Hint

The Midwest

The West Coast

The South

New England

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Question 10 of 10

10. In one of his moderate hits Taylor sings 'Way down here we need a reason to move...'. What place was he singing about? Hint

On a lonely road

Planet Earth

Mexico

A Knoxville jail

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. James had a brother who was also a singer, but not so famous. What was his name?

Answer: Livingston

While not as recognized as his brother James, Livingston is still doing well musically. He is an esteemed staff member of Berklee College Of Music in Boston and has racked up an astonishing 25+ albums.

2. James was married for a while to another favorite of mine, Carly Simon. How many kids did they have together?

Answer: two

A son and a daughter----a son, by the way, who looks and very much sounds like his Dad!

3. As of September 2001, how old is James Taylor?

Answer: 53

Born March 12, 1948.

4. In one of JT's song lyrics, the tune begins 'If I keep on talking now....' What line comes next?

Answer: I'll only start repeating myself

From the 'JT' album. 'And All I Can Say Is I Love You, etc.'.

5. Back to his marriage to Simon. During the course of it, what was his father-in-law's claim to fame?

Answer: He was a publisher.

He was the Simon in Simon and Schuster.

6. Another lyric: in his famous song, what follows 'Mud slide slim and....'?

Answer: the blue horizon

Easy one!

7. JT wrote 'Fire and Rain' after having a life threatening experience with what?

Answer: Drug abuse

He was a drug user and ended up hopitalized with a co-patient named Suzanne. 'Suzanne the plans they made put an end to you....'

8. In the early 80's James almost always appeared live wearing what?

Answer: a white suit

Always a white suit. I saw him in it a dozen times. Or them, I should say. I'm sure he had a closet full of 'em.

9. Where was James Taylor born?

Answer: New England

Despite his affiliation with the Carolinas, he was born in Boston.

10. In one of his moderate hits Taylor sings 'Way down here we need a reason to move...'. What place was he singing about?

Answer: Mexico

'Times Are Hard! Oh.....Mexico!' Hope you have a great day! JT fans and all others, feel free to comment!

Source: Author gatsby722

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