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Musical Inspiration Trivia Quiz

Do you know what was the inspiration for making the music? This quiz is all about that, people, events, and so on that were the inspiration of the composer to write the song. Good luck.

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

Author
Elenaran

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
213,915

Updated
Jul 31 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
463

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which world famous person was the inspiration for the U2 hit "Pride"? Hint

Dalai Lama

Malcom X

Martin Luther King

Mahatma Ghandi

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the inspiration to Fran Walsh, when writing the lyrics to "Into the West" which can be found on the "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" soundtrack? Hint

Liv Tyler

Annie Lennox

Cameron Duncan

Peter Jackson

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Question 3 of 10

3. For whom did Elton John originally write the song "Candle in the Wind"? Hint

Diana, Princess of Wales

Elizabeth Taylor

Grace Kelly

Marilyn Monroe

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Question 4 of 10

4. For whom did Elton John rewrite his song "Candle in the Wind"? Hint

Marilyn Monroe

Elizabeth Taylor

Grace Kelly

Diana, Princess of Wales

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Question 5 of 10

5. What fight did Martika want to fight through her song "Toy Soldiers"? Hint

Fight against weapons and warfare

Fight against corruption

Fight against aids

Fight against drugs

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the inspiration to U2's "The Sweetest Thing"? Hint

Bono's wife

Bono's dog

Bono's children

Bono's mother

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which author was the inspirations for Enya's "Lothlorien"? Hint

J.R.R.Tolkien

J.K.Rowling

C.S.Lewis

Robert Jordan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the inspiration to R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts"? Hint

Drug addicts

H.I.V. victims

Children with cancer

Suicidal people

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Question 9 of 10

9. To which Metallica band member's girlfriend was "Nothing Else Matters" written? Hint

Lars Ulrich

Kirk Hammet

Cliff Burton

James Hetfield

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Question 10 of 10

10. What item was the inspiration the the legendary "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana? Hint

A video game

A book

A deodorant

A beer bottle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which world famous person was the inspiration for the U2 hit "Pride"?

Answer: Martin Luther King

The song is about Martin Luther King, a man who was the leader of a Civil Rights movement in the 1950's and 1960's. He is most famous for his speech "I have a dream", which he delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC in 1963. He was later assassinated on April 4th, 1968.

2. Who was the inspiration to Fran Walsh, when writing the lyrics to "Into the West" which can be found on the "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" soundtrack?

Answer: Cameron Duncan

Cameron Duncan was a young filmmaker from New Zealand, he has made several award winning short films. Tragically he got cancer and died at the age of only 17. Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh became friends with Cameron a while before he died, and got really close. Fran had long had problems finding the right words for "Into the West", but when Cameron died, she wrote the lyrics in his honor.

3. For whom did Elton John originally write the song "Candle in the Wind"?

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

The song was written in honor of Marilyn Monroe, or Norma Jeane Mortensen as her true name was. She was a world famous actress, and starred in many movies from 1947-1962. Tragically she died at the age of 36 in 1962.

4. For whom did Elton John rewrite his song "Candle in the Wind"?

Answer: Diana, Princess of Wales

When Diana, Princess of Wales died in a car crash in 1997, Elton John rewrote "Candle in the Wind" in honor of the Princess, and he performed it in her funeral.

5. What fight did Martika want to fight through her song "Toy Soldiers"?

Answer: Fight against drugs

The song "Toy Soldiers" was a huge hit in 1989. In 2004 the well known artist Eminem made a cover of "Toy Soldiers" which, as the original, became a number one hit.

6. Who was the inspiration to U2's "The Sweetest Thing"?

Answer: Bono's wife

The song was written to Bono's wife, Alison "Ali" Stewart, as an apology for forgetting her birthday one year.

7. Which author was the inspirations for Enya's "Lothlorien"?

Answer: J.R.R.Tolkien

Lothlorien is a forest in the world of Middle-Earth, created by J.R.R.Tolkien. In this forest the Lady Galadriel lives with her husband Celeborn. Enya is a fan of the "Lord of the Rings" books, and she was also asked to be a part of the "Lord of the Rings" soundtrack. She was involved in several tracks on the first soundtrack, the soundtrack of "The Fellowship of the Ring".

8. Who was the inspiration to R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts"?

Answer: Suicidal people

The song, which was released in 1992, was an attempt to try to help people who were suicidal. The song now means a lot to everyone, a world famous song that have helped many through periods of their lives when things haven't been easy.

9. To which Metallica band member's girlfriend was "Nothing Else Matters" written?

Answer: James Hetfield

James Hetfield wrote it to one of his ex-girlfriends. And by the song he wished to say that no matter how far away he was from her, he was still close to her heart. Other than that he can't remember why he wrote it. ;-)

10. What item was the inspiration the the legendary "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana?

Answer: A deodorant

'Teen Spirit' is a deodorant brand, and once one of the friends of Kurt had painted 'Kurt smells like teen spirit' on his wall. This event eventually made Kurt create the legendary song.

Source: Author Elenaran

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