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Nazareth Trivia Quiz

Questions about one of the most under-rated hard rock bands of all time.

A multiple-choice quiz by bidman. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bidman

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
273,963

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
382

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The band Nazareth is from what country? Hint

Scotland

United States

Ireland

Germany

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Question 2 of 10

2. Nazareth had a monster hit in 1975 with "Love Hurts". This song was a cover of what band's original? Hint

The Everly Brothers

The Delmore Brothers

The Rightous Brothers

The Stanley Brothers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Another hit song that Nazareth covered was "This Flight Tonight". Who was the original performer of this song? Hint

James Taylor

Joni Mitchell

Carol King

Christopher Cross

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Question 4 of 10

4. Fill in the blank of this song, "________ Fried Blues." Hint

Kentucky

Golden

Deep

French

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Question 5 of 10

5. The band's original name was "The Shadettes".

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is the lead singer of Nazareth? Hint

Brian Johnson

John Fogerty

Bon Scott

Dan McCafferty

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Question 7 of 10

7. Fill in the blank for this song title. "_______ Drinkin' Woman". Hint

Water

Beer

Whiskey

Liquor

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the title of Nazareth's debut album? Hint

Nazareth

Hair of the Dog

Expect No Mercy

Loud 'N' Proud

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Question 9 of 10

9. Nazareth released an album called "Malice In Wonderland".

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Nazareth had two top ten singles in the UK called "Bad Bad Boy" and "Broken Down Angel". What album were they released on? Hint

Nazareth

Rampant

Razamanaz

Loud 'n' Proud

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The band Nazareth is from what country?

Answer: Scotland

It was a tough beginning because, according to the band's website, Scottish promoters wanted Scottish groups to only perform songs on the UK top 30.

2. Nazareth had a monster hit in 1975 with "Love Hurts". This song was a cover of what band's original?

Answer: The Everly Brothers

Nazareth's version was on the "Hair of the Dog" album (1975). The Everly Brothers' was on the album "A Date With The Everly Brothers" (1961).

3. Another hit song that Nazareth covered was "This Flight Tonight". Who was the original performer of this song?

Answer: Joni Mitchell

The song was originally on Joni Mitchell's "Blue" album released in 1970.
Nazareth's version was on the "Loud 'N' Proud" album released in 1974.

4. Fill in the blank of this song, "________ Fried Blues."

Answer: Kentucky

"Kentucky Fried Blues" was on the "Expect No Mercy" album (1977). On this album, Nazareth got back to their hard-rockin' ways after a softer, more of an AOR style on their two previous albums.

5. The band's original name was "The Shadettes".

Answer: True

The band was originally formed in 1961 by Pete Agnew; they changed the name to Nazareth in 1968. The name Nazareth was inspired by the opening lyric to the song "The Weight" by The Band, "I walked into Nazareth, was feeling 'bout half past dead".

6. Who is the lead singer of Nazareth?

Answer: Dan McCafferty

Dan McCafferty has been with the band since its inception. He also has released two solo albums, the self titled "Dan McCafferty" in 1975 and "Into The Ring" in 1987.

7. Fill in the blank for this song title. "_______ Drinkin' Woman".

Answer: Whiskey

"Whiskey Drinkin' Woman" was on the "Hair of the Dog" album (1975). "Hair Of The Dog" is Nazareth's biggest selling album to date.

8. What is the title of Nazareth's debut album?

Answer: Nazareth

"Nazareth" was released in 1971. They didn't really achieve success until their third album "Razamanaz", which had two top ten hits in the UK.

9. Nazareth released an album called "Malice In Wonderland".

Answer: True

The album was released in 1980. "Malice In Wonderland" featured the song "Hearts Grown Cold".

10. Nazareth had two top ten singles in the UK called "Bad Bad Boy" and "Broken Down Angel". What album were they released on?

Answer: Razamanaz

"Razamanaz" was released in 1973. "Bad Bad Boy" peaked at number 10 on the UK charts. "Broken Down Angel" peaked at number nine on the UK charts.

Source: Author bidman

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