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Quiz about Manic Street Preachers BSides and Rarities

Manic Street Preachers: B-Sides and Rarities Quiz

I absolutely love the Manic Street Preachers and have been a collector of their singles and rarities for a long time. So think you know the Manics? I'll give you a lyric and you tell me what song it's from. Have fun!

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

Author
suicide_alley

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,543

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Manics are known for their anthemic songs. What anthemic B-Side is this?
"Everything can mean whatever,
Everything can bring us together."

Hint

Everything Will Be

UK Channel Boredom

Behave Yourself Baby

R.P McMurphy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before "Generation Terrorists" was released the Manics recorded many songs that aren't very well known. What song is this?
"Baby love, you're not the only thing I'm dreaming of." Hint

Eating Myself From Inside

This Girl's Got Nothing

Generation Terrorists

Behave Yourself Baby

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Question 3 of 10

3. This song is another B-side. Do you know what it is?
"I know your name is Rita,
Cause your perfume's smelling sweeter,
Since last time you were down on the floor." Hint

Stay With Me

UK Channel Boredom

Little Girl Lost

This Girl's Got Nothing

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2007 the Manics made a come-back with 'Send Away The Tigers'. What B-side, from this album, are these lyrics from?
"Like pretty girls,
Oblivion exists." Hint

Little Girl Lost

Anorexic Rodin

Love Letter To The Future

Boxes and Lists

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Manics are known for their covers; what song did they cover for the NME in 2008?
"You have my heart,
And we'll never be far apart.
Maybe in magazines,
But you'll still be my star." Hint

Suicide Is Painless (M.A.S.H)

Umbrella

Pennyroyal Tea

Stay With Me

6. This is another early recording. Can you figure out what it is?
"Find your faith in your cocaine,
The only god I need is a brain.
Jam your brain with broken heroes,
Love your masks and adore your chains."
Hint

Go Buzz Baby Go

Behave Yourself Baby

Generation Terrorists

This Girl's Got Nothing

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Question 7 of 10

7. This is another B-side. What is the song?
"Close enough to fill all those holes,
This tenderness slipping through my fingers.
Sandy sandy feet - ice cream to sleep,
No more feeling that you can feel." Hint

Anorexic Rodin

Black Holes For The Young

Patrick Bateman

Litany

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Question 8 of 10

8. Here is another B-side. See if you can get it.
"I just wanna lie down in my bed.
Make myself different from the rest.
Use a thought to put myself to sleep.
Collapsing in the fields where it feels free." Hint

R.P McMurphy

Groundhog Days

Patrick Bateman

Antarctic

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Question 9 of 10

9. Here is another B-side. What song is it from?
"And when their arms are dead how do they sigh,
As gentle as the winter that fades by.
And some kind of angel appears in her eyes,
Or is it just the devil screaming inside." Hint

Groundhog Days

Are Mothers Saints?

Anorexic Rodin

Dead Passive

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Question 10 of 10

10. Here is another cover, what song is it from?
"I'm on my time with everyone.
I have very bad posture.
Sit and drink...." Hint

Pennyroyal Tea

Train In Vain

It's So Easy

Been a Son

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Manics are known for their anthemic songs. What anthemic B-Side is this? "Everything can mean whatever, Everything can bring us together."

Answer: Everything Will Be

This song was released with 'The Love Of Richard Nixon'. The Manics performed it at Glastonbury in 2003, it was a hit with the crowd. Its repetitive lyrics makes it a fantastic festival song.

2. Before "Generation Terrorists" was released the Manics recorded many songs that aren't very well known. What song is this? "Baby love, you're not the only thing I'm dreaming of."

Answer: Behave Yourself Baby

This song was recorded when Nicky Wire was on rhythm guitar, Flicker was on bass and James Dean Bradfield was as usual on lead and vocals. This song was recorded in the late 80s, before Richey Edwards came along.

3. This song is another B-side. Do you know what it is? "I know your name is Rita, Cause your perfume's smelling sweeter, Since last time you were down on the floor."

Answer: Stay With Me

'Stay With Me' was a live recording featuring Bernard Butler on guitar. This song was released with 'She Is Suffering' in 1994.

4. In 2007 the Manics made a come-back with 'Send Away The Tigers'. What B-side, from this album, are these lyrics from? "Like pretty girls, Oblivion exists."

Answer: Boxes and Lists

'Boxes and Lists' was released with 'Your Love Alone Is Not Enough'. 'Your Love Is Not Enough' was the first song that was released off 'Send Away The Tigers and it was an immediate hit.

5. The Manics are known for their covers; what song did they cover for the NME in 2008? "You have my heart, And we'll never be far apart. Maybe in magazines, But you'll still be my star."

Answer: Umbrella

Originally recorded by Rihanna, the Manics covered it for a free CD that was released with the "New Musical Express" magazine. The song made 47 on the Top Singles Chart on Itunes. Even though it wasn't a released single. The Manics have also recorded an acoustic version and a remix.

6. This is another early recording. Can you figure out what it is? "Find your faith in your cocaine, The only god I need is a brain. Jam your brain with broken heroes, Love your masks and adore your chains."

Answer: Generation Terrorists

'Generation Terrorists' later became known as 'Stay Beautiful. This version was recorded in the late 80s. Another song with Flicker on bass.

7. This is another B-side. What is the song? "Close enough to fill all those holes, This tenderness slipping through my fingers. Sandy sandy feet - ice cream to sleep, No more feeling that you can feel."

Answer: Black Holes For The Young

'Black Holes For The Young' was released with 'The Everlasting'. This song features the vocals of Sophie Ellis Bexter with James Dean Bradfield.

8. Here is another B-side. See if you can get it. "I just wanna lie down in my bed. Make myself different from the rest. Use a thought to put myself to sleep. Collapsing in the fields where it feels free."

Answer: R.P McMurphy

'R.P McMurphy' was released with 'Stay Beautiful' in 1991.

9. Here is another B-side. What song is it from? "And when their arms are dead how do they sigh, As gentle as the winter that fades by. And some kind of angel appears in her eyes, Or is it just the devil screaming inside."

Answer: Are Mothers Saints?

'Are Mothers Saints?' was released with 'Life Becoming a Landslide' alongside 'Comfort Comes' and 'Charles Windor'.

10. Here is another cover, what song is it from? "I'm on my time with everyone. I have very bad posture. Sit and drink...."

Answer: Pennyroyal Tea

'Pennyroyal Tea' was originally performed by Nirvana. The Manics played it at many of the festivals they attended in 2008.

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Stay Beautiful ;)

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