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Kristofferson Trivia Quiz

This quiz is dedicated to the great song writer and singer who could be classified country, pop or folk.

A multiple-choice quiz by Gidget55. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Gidget55

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,002

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
759

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (6/10), Guest 74 (9/10), Guest 174 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which song did Kris write in tribute of Janis Joplin? Hint

"Epitaph: Black and Blue"

"Me and Bobby McGee"

"For the Good Times"

"Billy Dee"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which singer was not mentioned in the introduction of Kris' song "The Pilgrim Chapter 33". Hint

Johnny Cash

Willie Nelson

Donnie Fritts

Dennis Hopper

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Kris' job right before he went to Music City Row? Hint

Army Officer

Carpenter

Janitor

Student

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which singer was Kris married to? Hint

Crystal Gayle

Linda Ronstadt

Shelly West

Rita Coolidge

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the song "Casey's Last Ride", Casey was a prostitute

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Kris' song, "Billy_____" was 17 when he turned 21. Hint

Dee

Boy

Bob

Dean

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Question 7 of 10

7. What song did Kris Kristoffersen and Rita Coolidge sing together? Hint

"Why Me, Lord"

"Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man"

"I Got You, Babe"

"Lover, Please"

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Question 8 of 10

8. They used to call us "_______ and the Kid". Hint

Josie

Jodie

Jimmy

Johnnie

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Question 9 of 10

9. What song does Kris introduce to the audience as "a country song"? Hint

"Blame it on the Stones"

"Me and Bobby McGee"

"The Pilgrim Chapter 33"

"Silver Tongue Devil"

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the group composed of Waylon, Willie, Johnny and Kris that created an album by the same name? Hint

Outlaws

Old Timers

Cowboys

The Highwaymen

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Nov 16 2024 : Guest 71: 6/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 74: 9/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 80: 8/10
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Oct 08 2024 : Guest 97: 4/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which song did Kris write in tribute of Janis Joplin?

Answer: "Epitaph: Black and Blue"

Janis sang Kris' song, "Me and Bobby McGee" and when Janis died of an overdose, Kris was so dispondent that he wrote the song "Black and Blue" because no one knew how bad off she was.

2. Which singer was not mentioned in the introduction of Kris' song "The Pilgrim Chapter 33".

Answer: Willie Nelson

When Kris composed the song "Pilgrim Chapter 33", he had turned 33, Jesus was 33 when he died on the cross and it seemed everyone around him was 33 so that was why he named the song "Pilgrim Chapter 33".

3. What was Kris' job right before he went to Music City Row?

Answer: Army Officer

As the matter of fact, he took leave and no one could find him. He went back and got discharged from the Army, returning to Music City Row.

4. Which singer was Kris married to?

Answer: Rita Coolidge

Neither Rita nor Kris could handle being with another performer. The marriage broke up very bitterly but they have come to terms throughout the years.

5. In the song "Casey's Last Ride", Casey was a prostitute

Answer: FALSE

Casey was the lonely guy who needed to see a prostitute.

A side bit of info, Casey is also Kris' daughter's name.

6. In Kris' song, "Billy_____" was 17 when he turned 21.

Answer: Dee

Many say this song is about Jimi Hendrix.

7. What song did Kris Kristoffersen and Rita Coolidge sing together?

Answer: "Lover, Please"

This song was originally by Clyde McPatter.

8. They used to call us "_______ and the Kid".

Answer: Jodie

This was the first Kris Kristoffersen song I have ever heard. I fell in love with him with this song.

9. What song does Kris introduce to the audience as "a country song"?

Answer: "Me and Bobby McGee"

Kris' actually loved Janis' rendition of "Me and Bobby McGee" but he wanted to let the public know that it got its roots as a country song.

Kris broke down in the studio after Janis passed away when he heard "Me and Bobby McGee".

Added info: Who made "Me and Bobby McGee" a Number 1 country song? Roger Miller, of course.

10. What was the name of the group composed of Waylon, Willie, Johnny and Kris that created an album by the same name?

Answer: The Highwaymen

This song was a result of Willie Nelson's firm belief in carma and each of the "Highwaymen" had their own karma.

Willie The Highwayman
Kris The Sailor
Waylon The Dam builder
Johnny The Starship Pilot

Source: Author Gidget55

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