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Kinks, Those Muswell Hillbillies Quiz

Since there is only one quiz on the Kinks, from Lofgeornost, I think we deserve another one. Some of these questions are fill ins, some are multiple choice.

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

Author
Contrarycon

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
92,291

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1004

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. The most well-known line-up of The Kinks was Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Peter Quaife and Mick Avory?

True

False

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Question 2 of 15

2. The Kinks hail from what city in England? Hint

Liverpool

London

Birmingham

York

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Question 3 of 15

3. When the Kinks left Reprise, what record label did they go to? Hint

MCA

RCA

Apple

EMI

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is the name of the Kinks' recording studio?

Answer: (Two Words (2nd word: Studios))

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Question 5 of 15

5. During live concerts, while performing "Demon Alcohol", what object did Ray sometimes balance on his head? Hint

A beer can

An ashtray

His guitar

Brother Dave

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Question 6 of 15

6. In the song "Some Mother's Son" from "Arthur", how did the young soldier lose his life? Hint

Head blown off

Shot in the back

Friendly fire

Mother killed him so he wouldn't go off to war

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who were the two characters in "Waterloo Sunset" who met every Friday night at Waterloo Station? Hint

Terry and Julie

John and Cynthia

Clive and Althea

Ray and Raza

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Question 8 of 15

8. For which British sit-com did Ray Davies write the title song?

Answer: (5 words - Amer. version: All In The Family)

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Question 9 of 15

9. From the concept album "Soap Opera", what deplorably tasteless items are hanging over the fireplace? Hint

Guns

Sheep

Ducks

Beer cans

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Question 10 of 15

10. From "Arthur" again, finish this lyric: "Opportunities available in all walks of life in..." Hint

Amsterdam

Uganda

Australia

America

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Question 11 of 15

11. In "See My Friends" where were the friends playing? Hint

In a dance hall

In Waterloo underground

Across the river

In Muswell Hill

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was Dave Davies' big hit "solo" song?

Answer: (Four Words- demise of a jester)

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Question 13 of 15

13. Finish this line from "Apeman": "I'll keep you warm if..." Hint

you'll feed me Shepherd's Pie

you swing through the trees with me

you keep me cool

you'll keep me sane

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Question 14 of 15

14. From "Celluloid Heroes"- why should we not step on Bela Lugosi? "Because he's liable to . . ."

Answer: (3 Words- think of his main character)

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Question 15 of 15

15. In "Fancy" what is the singer's love like? Hint

A rock

An arrow

A diamond

A ruby

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The most well-known line-up of The Kinks was Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Peter Quaife and Mick Avory?

Answer: True

Yup! That's them! Later members included John Dalton, John Gosling and a few others. And thanks to starstruck68 from Manchester, England for informing me that prior members included drummers John Start and Mickey Willet.

2. The Kinks hail from what city in England?

Answer: London

The Kinks are real Londoners. Beatles, Searchers, Gerry and the Pacemakers and others are from Liverpool. Mott the Hoople are (is?) from Birmingham, and I don't know anyone from York.

3. When the Kinks left Reprise, what record label did they go to?

Answer: RCA

Eventually they ended up at Arista with Clive Davis.

4. What is the name of the Kinks' recording studio?

Answer: Konk Studios

Thanks to player expwino from Wickford, UK for informing me that Konk Studios still exist!

5. During live concerts, while performing "Demon Alcohol", what object did Ray sometimes balance on his head?

Answer: A beer can

True! I've seen it!

6. In the song "Some Mother's Son" from "Arthur", how did the young soldier lose his life?

Answer: Head blown off

Truly a gorgeous anti-war song.

7. Who were the two characters in "Waterloo Sunset" who met every Friday night at Waterloo Station?

Answer: Terry and Julie

"Terry meets Julie, Waterloo Station, every Friday night..." And by the way, Raza is an ex-wife of Ray's who did the high harmony on this great song. Supposedly, Terry is Terrance Stamp and Julie is Julie Christie, two hot and up-and-coming movie stars of the day.

8. For which British sit-com did Ray Davies write the title song?

Answer: Till Death Do Us Part

"All In the Family" was indeed the American version of this show, as "Sanford and Son" was taken from the British show "Steptoe and Son".

9. From the concept album "Soap Opera", what deplorably tasteless items are hanging over the fireplace?

Answer: Ducks

Ducks! Ducks! Ducks on the wall!

10. From "Arthur" again, finish this lyric: "Opportunities available in all walks of life in..."

Answer: Australia

About the exodus of Britain's citizens to achieve a better life.

11. In "See My Friends" where were the friends playing?

Answer: Across the river

It had been rumored that these friends of Ray's bore singing about because of an "unusual" attribute: they were gay.

12. What was Dave Davies' big hit "solo" song?

Answer: Death Of A Clown

This was only touted as a solo effort. It was a Kinks song that Dave happened to have written.

13. Finish this line from "Apeman": "I'll keep you warm if..."

Answer: you'll keep me sane

This song has been in at least two movies I have seen.

14. From "Celluloid Heroes"- why should we not step on Bela Lugosi? "Because he's liable to . . ."

Answer: turn and bite

Beautiful, timeless song.

15. In "Fancy" what is the singer's love like?

Answer: A ruby

This is a little obscure, but I love the song.

Source: Author Contrarycon

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