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Quiz about Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult
Quiz about Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult

Lyrics from the Songs of Blue Oyster Cult Quiz

Blue Oyster Cult has always been one of my favorite metal bands - back when "metal" meant something. I'll give you a lyric and you name the BOC song it is from.

A multiple-choice quiz by vig407. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
vig407
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
215,664
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
682
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. "You raise the blinds say/Let's have light on life/Let's watch it fall apart" is found in which Blue Oyster Cult song? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. What BOC song contains the following line: "With satan's hog no pig at all, and the weather getting dry."? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. What song features the following lyric: "It doesn't matter if we turn to dust; Turn and turn and turn we must."? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. "He counts the times he's dreamt himself to be the hero" was a key line in which Blue Oyster Cult tune? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. "Don't let these shakes go on, it's time we had a break from it" is a line from what BOC song? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. In what song does the lead singer proclaim "I'm the joker of the universe! I'm what it's all about!"? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. What Blue Oyster Cult would you find the following somewhat risque admission: "I'd like to do it to your daughter on a dirt road"? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. What staple tune of BOC's shows features the following line?: "Oh no, there goes Tokyo ..."

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Question 9 of 10
9. "Night makes right, the symbol remains/Into the darkness must must for the pains" are lines from the chorus of which song? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. What fast-paced song has the following lines in it: "On the wall it was said/The flash of his cards was sprayed with red"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "You raise the blinds say/Let's have light on life/Let's watch it fall apart" is found in which Blue Oyster Cult song?

Answer: Tenderloin

 This song can be found on the "Agents of Fortune" album.
2. What BOC song contains the following line: "With satan's hog no pig at all, and the weather getting dry."?

Answer: Transmaniacon M.C.

 "Transmaniacon M.C." has the distinction of being the very first cut on Blue Oyster Cult's first eponymous album. All of the other incorrect choices are also songs from that first album.
3. What song features the following lyric: "It doesn't matter if we turn to dust; Turn and turn and turn we must."?

Answer: Dancin' in the Ruins

 This song was one of the few that got any real airplay (or videoplay) from the "Club Ninja" album.
4. "He counts the times he's dreamt himself to be the hero" was a key line in which Blue Oyster Cult tune?

Answer: The Marshall Plan

 "The Marshall Plan" was BOC's ode to the dreams of air guitarists everywhere, and featured a bit by former music guru Don Kirschner. It appeared on the album "Cultosaurus Erectus".
5. "Don't let these shakes go on, it's time we had a break from it" is a line from what BOC song?

Answer: Veteran of the Psychic Wars

 "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" first appeared on the soundtrack of the movie "Heavy Metal", and was later recorded for "Fire of Unknown Origin", which also featured several other songs that Blue Oyster Cult had written for the film.
6. In what song does the lead singer proclaim "I'm the joker of the universe! I'm what it's all about!"?

Answer: The Great Sun Jester

 "The Great Sun Jester" came about as part as another collaboration between BOC's Eric Bloom and science fiction writer Michael Moorcock, who had also co-wrote "Black Blade". This song premiered on the very underrated "Mirrors" album.
7. What Blue Oyster Cult would you find the following somewhat risque admission: "I'd like to do it to your daughter on a dirt road"?

Answer: Career of Evil

 "Career of Evil" was the first cut on the "Secret Treaties" album.
8. What staple tune of BOC's shows features the following line?: "Oh no, there goes Tokyo ..."

Answer: Godzilla

 This tune premiered on the album "Spectres", and has been played at pretty much every BOC concert ever since.
9. "Night makes right, the symbol remains/Into the darkness must must for the pains" are lines from the chorus of which song?

Answer: Shadow of California

 This song was released on the "Revolution By Night" album.
10. What fast-paced song has the following lines in it: "On the wall it was said/The flash of his cards was sprayed with red"?

Answer: Hot Rails to Hell

 "Hot Rails to Hell" was initially released on "Tyranny and Mutation", while a live version of the song can be found on "Extra Terrestrial Live".
Source: Author vig407

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