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Muscle Shoals Music Trivia Quiz

Some of the greatest hits were recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Musicians and singers come from all over the world to put a bit of the 'Muscle Shoals Sound' to their recordings. Lynyrd Skynyrd even made mention of it in 'Sweet Home Alabama'.

A multiple-choice quiz by Suriha0521. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Suriha0521

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
44,158

Updated
Dec 03 21

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5

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Question 1 of 5

1. This brotherly group recorded their first hit at FAME Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals. Hint

The Jackson 5

The Osmond Brothers

Everly Brothers

Evan and Jaron

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Question 2 of 5

2. This Rod Stewart album was recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. Hint

'Every Picture Tells A Story'

'Atlantic Crossing'

'Night On The Town'

'Footloose and Fancy Free'

3. This Muscle Shoals musician played backup for Simon and Garfunkel, plus played on 'Night Moves: by Bob Seger and Rod Stewart's 'Atlantic Crossing' album. He later had a number 1 hit with fellow musician Lenny Leblanc called 'Fallin''. Hint

Jimmy 'Bebop' Evans

Rick Hall

David Hood

Pete Carr

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Question 4 of 5

4. Tom Cruise danced in his underwear to this hit, recorded at (where else?) Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. Hint

'Brown Sugar'

'Old Time Rock and Roll'

'One Bad Apple'

'Respect'

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Question 5 of 5

5. Mary McGregor recorded this hit at FAME Recording Studios. Hint

'Respect'

'Torn Between Two Lovers'

'Touch Me When We're Dancing'

'Sailing'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This brotherly group recorded their first hit at FAME Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals.

Answer: The Osmond Brothers

In order to be able to sing into the microphone, pre-teen Donny had to stand on a wooden box.

2. This Rod Stewart album was recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio.

Answer: 'Atlantic Crossing'

My personal favorite cut on this album is 'I Don't Want to Talk About It', was also recorded later by Rita Coolidge. Rod and Rita would make a fantastic duo for this song, don't you think?

Answer: Pete Carr

Pete took a break from music for a while and got into computer repair, but has recently gone back to his music.

4. Tom Cruise danced in his underwear to this hit, recorded at (where else?) Muscle Shoals Sound Studio.

Answer: 'Old Time Rock and Roll'

Bob Seger's 'Night Moves' also came out of Muscle Shoals Sound.

5. Mary McGregor recorded this hit at FAME Recording Studios.

Answer: 'Torn Between Two Lovers'

This song was reportedly recorded in the ladies' room of the studio in order to get the right acoustics.

Source: Author Suriha0521

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