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Quiz about James Taylors October Road Album

James Taylor's "October Road" Album Quiz

This album, his first since 1997, came out towards autumn of 2002. I've been a JT fan since the early 70s when I saw him perform in a small L.A. club with Carole King. In my opinion, "October Road" is just fabulous.

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

Author
robynraymer

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,489

Updated
Dec 03 21

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15

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Question 1 of 15

1. JT mentions several months of the year on this album. Besides October, what are they? Hint

July, September, and December

April, March, and July

May and December

November and April

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Question 2 of 15

2. There are two songs on the album that JT did not write. One is about a holiday. Which one is it? Hint

Memorial Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas

New Year's Day

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Question 3 of 15

3. One song is like a lullaby. What kind of baby is mentioned in it? Hint

a baby bear

a baby giraffe

a baby leopard

a baby buffalo

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Question 4 of 15

4. One song is called "Caroline I See You." Who is Caroline? Hint

Taylor's former home state, North Carolina

Taylor's wife

Taylor's daughter

Taylor's sister

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who wrote the other song on the album that JT did NOT write? Hint

a friend named John Sheldon

Ry Cooder

Carly Simon, JT's ex-wife

Sally Taylor, JT's daughter

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which is the best description of the title song, "October Road"? Hint

It's a sad, apologetic song about the many mistakes Taylor has made.

It's an optimistic song about homecoming and the autumn of life.

It's a sad, angry song about the conflict in Northern Ireland.

It's a love song for Taylor's wife.

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Question 7 of 15

7. With whom did Taylor appear on a 2002 TV special called "Crossroads"? Hint

Simon and Garfunkel

the Dixie Chicks

Joni Mitchell

Loretta Lynn

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Question 8 of 15

8. In the third song on the album, what are "the Yippee Cai O" and "the Mesa Dupree" (most probably)? Hint

cowboy songs

towns in Maine

towns in the Midwest

stores or shopping centers

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Question 9 of 15

9. One song is about the conflict in Northern Ireland. What is the song's title? Hint

Missing Brothers, Martyred Fellows

Belfast to Boston

If I Die Today

Lay God's Rifle Down

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Question 10 of 15

10. What does the song "Raised Up Family" seem to advocate? Hint

drinking whiskey

family togetherness

separation from one's family

family therapy

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which older song title is part of the lyrics for "My Traveling Star"? Hint

Walking Man

Country Road

Sweet Baby James

Copper Line

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Question 12 of 15

12. One song is called "Mean Old Man." By the end the mean old man turns into what? Hint

putty in the woman's hands

a golden retriever puppy dog

a purring Siamese kitty cat

a big bowl of mush

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which famous guitarist plays on the title song? Hint

Ry Cooder

John Fahey

Paul Simon

Joni Mitchell

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Question 14 of 15

14. What was the name of the album before this one? Hint

Hourglass

Flag

New Moon Shine

James Taylor Live

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is the best description of "Carry Me On My Way"? Hint

It's a bittersweet song about past mistakes and current worries.

It's a love song.

It's a Christmas carol.

It's a funny, bluesy song about spoiled kids asking for money.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. JT mentions several months of the year on this album. Besides October, what are they?

Answer: July, September, and December

One song is called "September Grass", another is "On the 4th of July", and December is mentioned in "Caroline I See You." Then of course there's the title song, "October Road."

2. There are two songs on the album that JT did not write. One is about a holiday. Which one is it?

Answer: Christmas

It's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", of all things! The songwriters were Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. (Judy Garland sang it in "Take Me to St. Louis.") JT does a quiet, sweet version of the song.

3. One song is like a lullaby. What kind of baby is mentioned in it?

Answer: a baby buffalo

This is a really lovely tune, a lullaby/cowboy song. The chorus goes: "Where'd you go Baby Buffalo? What's become of old Cotton Eyed Joe? Holed up, lying low. Long gone come a summertime snow."

4. One song is called "Caroline I See You." Who is Caroline?

Answer: Taylor's wife

Caroline is Caroline "Kim" Smedvig Taylor. The Taylors had twin boys, Henry David and Rufus Logan Taylor, in 2001.

5. Who wrote the other song on the album that JT did NOT write?

Answer: a friend named John Sheldon

It's the first song on the album, "September Grass." The first three songs have month titles.

6. Which is the best description of the title song, "October Road"?

Answer: It's an optimistic song about homecoming and the autumn of life.

This sounds pretty optimistic to me: "Oh promised land and me still standing. It's a test of time. It's a real good sign."

7. With whom did Taylor appear on a 2002 TV special called "Crossroads"?

Answer: the Dixie Chicks

He sang lead on some of their songs, and Natalie Maines, the Dixie Chicks' lead singer, belted out some of his. The three Dixie Chicks seemed absolutely thrilled to be playing with JT, and he seemed glad to be there, too. It was a wonderful show that first aired on Friday, October 18 on Country Music Television.

8. In the third song on the album, what are "the Yippee Cai O" and "the Mesa Dupree" (most probably)?

Answer: stores or shopping centers

The song "On the 4th of July" is about a courtship: "...we started as friends who would run into one another now and and again at the Yippee Cai O and the Mesa Dupree or a dozen different everyday places to be."

9. One song is about the conflict in Northern Ireland. What is the song's title?

Answer: Belfast to Boston

This is a poignant anti-war song with Celtic background music. The wrong answers are phrases from the lyrics.

10. What does the song "Raised Up Family" seem to advocate?

Answer: separation from one's family

The presumably tongue-in-cheek lyrics say: "God bless the child that can learn to live alone." It's a funny, bluesy song in the "Steam Roller" vein.

11. Which older song title is part of the lyrics for "My Traveling Star"?

Answer: Walking Man

"Soft as smoke and tough as nails. Box car Jones. Old walking man." It's "one more highway song" about a drifter.

12. One song is called "Mean Old Man." By the end the mean old man turns into what?

Answer: a golden retriever puppy dog

After the song ends, JT says, "Who's a good boy?" the way you say it to your dog.

13. Which famous guitarist plays on the title song?

Answer: Ry Cooder

Taylor said in an interview that he was trying to make the guitar part sound like Ry Cooder. Then he just gave up and asked Ry Cooder to play it himself.

14. What was the name of the album before this one?

Answer: Hourglass

"Hourglass" came out in 1997, so Taylor's fans had a long wait for "October Road." In my opinion, it was worth the wait.

15. What is the best description of "Carry Me On My Way"?

Answer: It's a bittersweet song about past mistakes and current worries.

What a lovely song this is! Here are some of the lyrics: "I worry about my actions. I think about the damage I do. I've seen the coming attractions. Armageddon and Waterloo." If you are a James Taylor fan, you MUST get this album. You won't be sorry.

Source: Author robynraymer

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