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Josh Ritter Trivia Quiz

A quiz about singer-songwriter Josh Ritter

A multiple-choice quiz by hi_dee. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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hi_dee

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4 mins

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Quiz #
289,191

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where in the world does Josh Ritter hail from? Hint

Seattle, Washington

Dublin, Ireland

Moscow, Idaho

London, England

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Question 2 of 10

2. From which of his four studio albums would you find the songs, 'Me & Jiggs', 'Harrisburg' and 'Song for Fireflies'? Hint

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

Golden Age of Radio

The Animal Years

Hello Starling

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before he became a success in Ireland in his own right, he played support to a well-known Irish band on their home turf in Ireland. Who were this Irish band? Hint

BellX1

Aslan

The Frames

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Question 4 of 10

4. Josh's set list sometimes includes covers.'Tonight You Belong to Me' was one such song where he was joined by a female singer-songwriter. Who was this singer-songwriter? Hint

Sarah McLachlan

Erin McKeown

Dido

Lisa Hannigan

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Question 5 of 10

5. Comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy and Saints Peter and Paul are referred to in which Josh Ritter song? Hint

Man Burning

Thin Blue Flame

Girl in the War

Rumours

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Question 6 of 10

6. Finish the lyric from the song 'Snow is Gone'. 'I'd rather be the one who loves...' Hint

than to be seen unloved

than to be loved and never even know

as it's rewarding

because it is fun

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which album was mainly recorded while on tour and was released soon after the tour had finished? Hint

Golden Age of Radio

The Animal Years

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

Hello Starling

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which song do these lines come from? 'we are all built to last, guaranteed for life that's what everyone said, not under florescent lights
With those tubes in your arms In a hospital bed'
Hint

Kathleen

Mind's Eye

Drive Away

Best for the Best

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Question 9 of 10

9. His live album, ‘In the Dark’ was recorded at which live venue in Dublin? Hint

Point Theatre

Tripod

Vicar Street

The Olympia

10. Josh graduated from college with a degree in American History through Narrative Folk Music but this was not his initial college course, he studied another subject, different from this one. What was this course? Hint

Biochemical engingeering

Neuroscience

Computers

Rocket Science

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where in the world does Josh Ritter hail from?

Answer: Moscow, Idaho

While he has gained a strong following in Ireland and returns to play gigs frequently throughout that country, Josh is from the States.

2. From which of his four studio albums would you find the songs, 'Me & Jiggs', 'Harrisburg' and 'Song for Fireflies'?

Answer: Golden Age of Radio

"Golden Age of Radio" was his first album released in 2001 and released again the following year. "Hello Starling" followed in 2003, "The Animal Years" after that in 2006 with "The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter" following in late 2007.

3. Before he became a success in Ireland in his own right, he played support to a well-known Irish band on their home turf in Ireland. Who were this Irish band?

Answer: The Frames

In an interview on his live DVD, 'In The Dark', he spoke about his first trip to Ireland as an unplanned adventure that soon snowballed into sell-out gigs.

4. Josh's set list sometimes includes covers.'Tonight You Belong to Me' was one such song where he was joined by a female singer-songwriter. Who was this singer-songwriter?

Answer: Erin McKeown

This song was performed by them live on the radio show 'The Whole Wide World' with Rita Houston and was included on the CD/DVD released for the 10th Anniversary of Signature Sounds

5. Comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy and Saints Peter and Paul are referred to in which Josh Ritter song?

Answer: Girl in the War

"Girl in the War" and "Thin Blue Flame" are from 'The Animal Years'. "Man Burning" is from 'Hello Starling and "Rumours" is from 'The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter'

6. Finish the lyric from the song 'Snow is Gone'. 'I'd rather be the one who loves...'

Answer: than to be loved and never even know

This is one of my favourite lyrics from the 'Hello Starling' album where this song can be found.

7. Which album was mainly recorded while on tour and was released soon after the tour had finished?

Answer: The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

This album was recorded during 'The Animal Years' tour and was released August 2007 in the States and October 2007 in the UK and Ireland.

8. Which song do these lines come from? 'we are all built to last, guaranteed for life that's what everyone said, not under florescent lights With those tubes in your arms In a hospital bed'

Answer: Drive Away

This is another of my favourite lyrics. This song can be found on the "Golden Age of Radio".

9. His live album, ‘In the Dark’ was recorded at which live venue in Dublin?

Answer: Vicar Street

Josh has played gigs in three of these Irish venues; Tripod, The Olympia and Vicar Street but not the Point Theatre.

Answer: Neuroscience

Josh graduated in 1999 from Oberlin College. After he graduated he then moved to Boston to pursue a music career through open-mic nights.

Source: Author hi_dee

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