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Neil Who?? Trivia Quiz

Was it Neil Sedaka, or Neil Diamond? These two great singer/song writers recorded many great hits; each in his own distinctive style. I'll give you a line from a song, and you'll choose the singer and title. It's all multiple choice. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by memorylane42. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
memorylane42

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,552

Updated
Jan 22 23

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
1612

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Question 1 of 20

1. "If I close my eyes, I can almost hear my mother. Callin' Neil go find your brother". Hint

Sedaka--Love in the shadows

Diamond--Brooklyn Roads

Diamond--Kentucky woman

Sedaka--Little Devil

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Question 2 of 20

2. "Walking hand in hand with the one I love" Hint

Diamond--Desiree

Diamond--I'm a Believer

Sedaka--That's When The Music Takes me

Sedaka--Laughter In The Rain

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Question 3 of 20

3. "Where it began, I can't begin to knowin'. But then I know it's growin' strong" Hint

Sedaka--You're So Good For Me

Sedaka--Love will keep us together

Diamond--Sweet Caroline

Diamond--Cracklin' Rosie

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Question 4 of 20

4. "I am but a fool. Darling I love you though you treat me cruel". Hint

Sedaka--Oh! Carol

Sedaka--Calendar Girl

Diamond--Cherry,Cherry

Diamond--Sweet Caroline

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Question 5 of 20

5. "Taking it slow. Lord don't you know. Having a time with a poor man's lady". Hint

Diamond--Cracklin' Rosie

Diamond--Morningside

Sedaka--Little Devil

Sedaka--Bad Blood

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Question 6 of 20

6. "So you turn to the only friend you can find. There in your mind". Hint

Sedaka--My Friend

Sedaka--Love In The Shadows

Diamond--Play Me

Diamond--Shilo

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Question 7 of 20

7. "Makes promises she can't keep with the wink of an eye". Hint

Sedaka--Bad Blood

Sedaka--Bad Girl

Diamond--Desiree

Diamond--Shilo

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Question 8 of 20

8. "Harbours opened their arms to the young searching foreigner". Hint

Diamond--America

Sedaka--The Immigrant

Sedaka--The Hungry Years

Diamond--Heartlight

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Question 9 of 20

9. "And where she slept, they made her bed". Hint

Diamond--Stones

Diamond--I Am...I Said

Sedaka--Lonely Night (Angel Face)

Sedaka--Alice In Wonderland

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Question 10 of 20

10. "We spun so fast we couldn't tell the gold ring from the carousel". Hint

Diamond--Love On The Rocks

Diamond--Heartlight

Sedaka--Stairway To Heaven

Sedaka--The Hungry Years

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Question 11 of 20

11. "And before you know it, start to feeling good. You simply got no choice". Hint

Sedaka--Stairway To Heaven

Sedaka--Laughter In The Rain

Diamond--Song Sung Blue

Diamond--Yesterday's Songs

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Question 12 of 20

12. "And keeping to himself he plays the game. Without her love it always ends the same". Hint

Sedaka--Solitaire

Sedaka--Letting Go

Diamond--Solitary Man

Diamond--Song Sung Blue

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Question 13 of 20

13. "The old man died. And no one cried. They simply turned away". Hint

Sedaka--# One With a Heartache

Sedaka--The Immigrant

Diamond--Morningside

Diamond--Stones

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Question 14 of 20

14. "Pack up the babies. Grab the old ladies. Everyone goes. Everyone knows". Hint

Sedaka--That's where The music Takes Me

Sedaka--Run Samson Run

Diamond--Brother Love's Traveling Show

Diamond--America

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Question 15 of 20

15. "Each and every day of the year" Hint

Diamond--Cherry,Cherry

Diamond--September Morn

Sedaka--The Diary

Sedaka--Calendar Girl

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Question 16 of 20

16. "Remember when you held me tight. And you kissed me all through the night". Hint

Diamond--Play Me

Sedaka--Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Sedaka--Oh Carol

Diamond--You Don't Bring Me Flowers

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Question 17 of 20

17. "Well I'm New York City born and raised. But nowadays, I'm lost between two shores". Hint

Sedaka--Solitaire

Sedaka--# One With a Heartache

Diamond--Brooklyn Roads

Diamond--I Am...I Said

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Question 18 of 20

18. "Where the old playground is an alley way". Hint

Diamond--Brother Love's Traveling Show

Diamond--Forever in Blue Jeans

Sedaka--Love In The Shadows

Sedaka--Next Door To An Angel

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Question 19 of 20

19. "Melinda was mine til the time that I found her. Holding Jim, loving him". Hint

Sedaka--Letting Go

Diamond--Solitary Man

Diamond--Yesterday's Songs

Sedaka--Bad Girl

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Question 20 of 20

20. "Anyone can make mistakes, and we both have made our share". Hint

Sedaka--Should Have Never Let You Go

Sedaka--Bad Blood

Diamond--Love On The Rocks

Diamond--Song Sung Blue

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "If I close my eyes, I can almost hear my mother. Callin' Neil go find your brother".

Answer: Diamond--Brooklyn Roads

Released in 1968. This song tells the story of Neil's childhood.

2. "Walking hand in hand with the one I love"

Answer: Sedaka--Laughter In The Rain

This song was a #1 hit in 1974.

3. "Where it began, I can't begin to knowin'. But then I know it's growin' strong"

Answer: Diamond--Sweet Caroline

Released in 1978. Neil wrote this song in a hotel room the day before he recorded it. It became his first gold single.

4. "I am but a fool. Darling I love you though you treat me cruel".

Answer: Sedaka--Oh! Carol

This 1959 record was one of Sedaka's first hits.

5. "Taking it slow. Lord don't you know. Having a time with a poor man's lady".

Answer: Diamond--Cracklin' Rosie

Released in 1970. A brand of rose' wine provided the inspiration for this title. Cracklin' Rosie was Neil's first #1 hit, and his third gold single.

6. "So you turn to the only friend you can find. There in your mind".

Answer: Diamond--Shilo

Released in 1967. When Bang Records refused to release this record, Diamond sought a new contract with Uni Records.

7. "Makes promises she can't keep with the wink of an eye".

Answer: Sedaka--Bad Blood

Elton John was featured in the backing vocals of this 1975 hit record.

8. "Harbours opened their arms to the young searching foreigner".

Answer: Sedaka--The Immigrant

This song was written by Sedaka, and Phil Cody; and produced by Sedaka and Robert Appere.

9. "And where she slept, they made her bed".

Answer: Diamond--Stones

released in 1971. This touchingly sad song made up half of a double sided single, along with "Crunchy Granola Suite".

10. "We spun so fast we couldn't tell the gold ring from the carousel".

Answer: Sedaka--The Hungry Years

Recorded in 1975. This song was a hit during Neil's comeback era of the mid 1970's. The lyrics were written by Howie Greenfield who shared a 34 year partnership with Neil, until Greenfield's death in 1986.

11. "And before you know it, start to feeling good. You simply got no choice".

Answer: Diamond--Song Sung Blue

Released in 1972. This was Neil's second #1 hit, and his fourth gold single.

12. "And keeping to himself he plays the game. Without her love it always ends the same".

Answer: Sedaka--Solitaire

This song, along with "The Hungry Years" topped the charts in 1976.

13. "The old man died. And no one cried. They simply turned away".

Answer: Diamond--Morningside

This song weaves a very poignant tale of the death of a forgotten old man. It was released in 1972.

14. "Pack up the babies. Grab the old ladies. Everyone goes. Everyone knows".

Answer: Diamond--Brother Love's Traveling Show

Originally released in 1969. An actual revival, attended by Neil Diamond provided inspiration for this song.

15. "Each and every day of the year"

Answer: Sedaka--Calendar Girl

This one was Neil's favorite song from his original collection. He particularly enjoyed the originality of going through all the months of the year.

16. "Remember when you held me tight. And you kissed me all through the night".

Answer: Sedaka--Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

This record originally became a hit in 1962. Then in 1976, Neil successfully recorded a slow, bluesy version of the same song. This was a totally unique accomplishment.

17. "Well I'm New York City born and raised. But nowadays, I'm lost between two shores".

Answer: Diamond--I Am...I Said

Released in 1971. This song was written on the set of a screen test for a movie about Lenny Bruce. It was an expression of Neil's frustration. He worked on it for four months; until he felt satisfied with the wording.

18. "Where the old playground is an alley way".

Answer: Sedaka--Love In The Shadows

This 1976 hit was written by Neil Sedaka, and Phil Cody.

19. "Melinda was mine til the time that I found her. Holding Jim, loving him".

Answer: Diamond--Solitary Man

Released in 1966. This was one of Neil Diamond's first single hits on "Bang Records". It was originally written for Bobby Darin. it's minor key was inspired by The Beatles hit, "Michelle".

20. "Anyone can make mistakes, and we both have made our share".

Answer: Sedaka--Should Have Never Let You Go

Neil Sedaka and his daughter Dara recorded this popular duet in 1980.

Source: Author memorylane42

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