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Quiz about Lyle Lovetts Life and Lyrics
Quiz about Lyle Lovetts Life and Lyrics

Lyle Lovett's Life and Lyrics Trivia Quiz

Lyle Lovett has become almost a cult hero to many aspiring songwriters. See how much you know about him and his work.

A multiple-choice quiz by etruscan1m. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
etruscan1m
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
119,427
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
191
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where did Lyle grow up? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. If you try to cross "One Eyed Fiona", what is she likely to throw at you? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Finish this lyric: "If I were the man you wanted..." Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. In 2002, Lyle broke his leg in several places in a motocross race.


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Question 5 of 10
5. Complete this lyric: "Please, if it's not too late, make it..." Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Where did Lyle go to college? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. In "The Road to Ensenada", what advice does the song's narrator have for Alvaro? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following songwriters is NOT represented on the 1998 album "Step Inside This House"? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Identify the song from which these lyrics come: "When I gave myself to you, you took only my heart." Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. From the album "I Love Everybody", finish this lyric: "There's nothing here to be afraid of...." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where did Lyle grow up?

Answer: Klein, Texas

 This small town near Houston is named for Lyle's great-grandfather.
2. If you try to cross "One Eyed Fiona", what is she likely to throw at you?

Answer: A cup and a saucer

 "Fiona" is Julia Roberts's middle name.
3. Finish this lyric: "If I were the man you wanted..."

Answer: I would not be the man that I am

 Nanci Griffith recorded this song on one of her early albums, with Lyle singing harmony vocals.
4. In 2002, Lyle broke his leg in several places in a motocross race.

Answer: False

While he loves to race motorcycles, Lyle actually broke his leg while trying to distract a bull that was attacking his uncle.
5. Complete this lyric: "Please, if it's not too late, make it..."

Answer: a cheeseburger
6. Where did Lyle go to college?

Answer: Texas A&M University

 He studied jounalism and German, and lived in Germany for several years after college.
7. In "The Road to Ensenada", what advice does the song's narrator have for Alvaro?

Answer: Stay between the lines

 The 1996 album "Road to Ensenada" won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album.
8. Which of the following songwriters is NOT represented on the 1998 album "Step Inside This House"?

Answer: Nanci Griffith

 "Step Inside This House" was written by Guy Clark (as "Step Inside My House") in the late 1970's, but Lyle was the first person ever to record it.
9. Identify the song from which these lyrics come: "When I gave myself to you, you took only my heart."

Answer: I Loved You Yesterday

 Part of this song is sung in Spanish, and Lyle credits some restaurateur friends of his for the translation.
10. From the album "I Love Everybody", finish this lyric: "There's nothing here to be afraid of...."

Answer: It's just the morning

 The song is called "Just the Morning". This album is made up of songs that were cut from the final versions of other albums.
Source: Author etruscan1m

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Referenced Topics
Music   Albums   Names   Spanish Language   Texas   Germany   German Language   Motorcycles   Grammy Awards   1970s Country Music   Germans: Famous & Historical   Middle Names   Houston   Country Albums  

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