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Nilsson Schmilsson Trivia Quiz

The life and times of the wonderful singer and songwriter Harry Nilsson. Good luck.

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

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Ikabud

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6 mins

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. Harry Edward Nilsson III was born in 1941, to Betty and Harry Nilsson, in which New York City borough? Hint

Brooklyn

Manhattan

Queens

Bronx

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Question 2 of 15

2. Harry's mother, Betty, wrote 'Marchin' Down Broadway', a song featured years later on Nilsson's 'Harry' album. What famous songman offered to buy her song? Hint

George M. Cohan

Stephen Sondheim

Richard Rodgers

Irving Berlin

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Question 3 of 15

3. All of these performers have recorded Nilsson songs except _______ ? Hint

Three Dog Night

Glen Campbell

Peggy Lee

Jim Morrison

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Question 4 of 15

4. Early in his career, Harry recorded a commercial jingle for this product? Hint

Wise Potato Chips

Planter's Peanuts

Ban Deodorant

Alka Seltzer

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Question 5 of 15

5. Nilsson's music is featured in many films. His songs appear in all of the following movies except _______ ? Hint

'Plaza Suite'

'Goodfellas'

'The Fisher King'

'All That Jazz'

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Question 6 of 15

6. What were the songs Harry won Grammys for? Hint

'One' and ' I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City'

'Cuddly Toy' and 'I Will Take You There'

'Coconut' and 'Jump Into The Fire'

'Everybody's Talkin' and 'Without You'

7. 'I liked everything Harry did of mine. I was honored that he did it. Harry had a tremendous voice, he could do anything. We were very close at one time and did drift apart. I really don't know why'. Who said it? Hint

Paul Simon

Randy Newman

Burt Bacharach

Cat Stevens

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Question 8 of 15

8. Nilsson's animated film 'The Point' first appeared on television in January 1971 and was narrated by Dustin Hoffman. A home video of the movie was released and narrated by someone else. Who? Hint

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

John Lennon

Ringo Starr

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Question 9 of 15

9. All of these are Nilsson album titles except _______ ? Hint

'Nilsson Schmilsson'

'Son of Schmilsson'

'A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night'

'A Dose of Schmilsson'

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Question 10 of 15

10. Harry introduced his favorite drink to John Lennon and Ringo Starr. What was it? Hint

Brandy Alexander

Whisky Sour

Tequila Sunrise

Harvey Wallbanger

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Question 11 of 15

11. In the 1990s, Harry and his family moved into the former house of what movie star? Hint

Bette Davis

Cary Grant

Gary Cooper

Betty Grable

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Question 12 of 15

12. This singer rented Harry's London apartment and died there. Who was it? Hint

Mama Cass

Maria Callas

Judy Garland

Janis Joplin

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Question 13 of 15

13. In his last Christmas special, Bing Crosby asked _______ to name his favorite singer, and that star replied, 'Harry Nilsson'. Who was it? Hint

Elton John

Dean Martin

David Bowie

Frank Sinatra

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which Nilsson song is part of the film 'Reservoir Dogs' soundtrack? Hint

'Without You'

'!941'

'Spaceman'

'Coconut'

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Question 15 of 15

15. Although Harry Nilsson passed away on January 15, 1994, albums continue to be released: 'For The Love of Harry, Everybody Sings Nilsson' is one of many. There is a tribute held in his honor each year. What is it called? Hint

Nilssongs

Harryfest

Wild About Harry

Harryheads

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Harry Edward Nilsson III was born in 1941, to Betty and Harry Nilsson, in which New York City borough?

Answer: Brooklyn

In the Bushwick section of Brooklyn to be exact. 'A crummy place to grow up if you're blonde and white', Nilsson went on to say.

2. Harry's mother, Betty, wrote 'Marchin' Down Broadway', a song featured years later on Nilsson's 'Harry' album. What famous songman offered to buy her song?

Answer: Irving Berlin

Mr. Berlin offered her a thousand dollars for the tune, but she declined his offer. She also wrote 'Little Cowboy', another song her son recorded years later.

3. All of these performers have recorded Nilsson songs except _______ ?

Answer: Jim Morrison

Three Dog Night had a hit with 'One', Peggy Lee recorded Harry's 'Think About Your Troubles', and Glen Campbell did a version of 'Without You'.

4. Early in his career, Harry recorded a commercial jingle for this product?

Answer: Ban Deodorant

In 1964 he worked for a bank and supplemented his income by singing commercial jingles.

5. Nilsson's music is featured in many films. His songs appear in all of the following movies except _______ ?

Answer: 'Plaza Suite'

The 'Fisher King' has his 'How About You', 'Jump Into The Fire' is featured in 'Goodfellas', and 'Perfect Day' appears in 'All That Jazz'.

6. What were the songs Harry won Grammys for?

Answer: 'Everybody's Talkin' and 'Without You'

'Everybody's Talkin' was written by Fred Neil and Harry's recording of it was featured in the film 'Midnight Cowboy'.

Answer: Randy Newman

Harry recorded an album titled, 'Nilsson Sings Newman'.

8. Nilsson's animated film 'The Point' first appeared on television in January 1971 and was narrated by Dustin Hoffman. A home video of the movie was released and narrated by someone else. Who?

Answer: Ringo Starr

Nilsson had strong friendships with all of the Beatles, especially Ringo and John.

9. All of these are Nilsson album titles except _______ ?

Answer: 'A Dose of Schmilsson'

George Harrison played slide guitar on 'Son of Schmilsson'.

10. Harry introduced his favorite drink to John Lennon and Ringo Starr. What was it?

Answer: Brandy Alexander

One half oz. Creme de Cacao (Brown), one half oz. Brandy, and one half oz. Heavy Cream. Cheers.

11. In the 1990s, Harry and his family moved into the former house of what movie star?

Answer: Betty Grable

It was a seven bedroom home owned by Betty and her husband, bandleader Harry James.

12. This singer rented Harry's London apartment and died there. Who was it?

Answer: Mama Cass

The world lost Mama Cass Elliot on July 29th, 1974. She died of a heart attack.

13. In his last Christmas special, Bing Crosby asked _______ to name his favorite singer, and that star replied, 'Harry Nilsson'. Who was it?

Answer: David Bowie

It was Bing's 42nd annual Christmas Special and Bowie mentioned Harry in the introduction of a duet with Bing on 'Little Drummer Boy'.

14. Which Nilsson song is part of the film 'Reservoir Dogs' soundtrack?

Answer: 'Coconut'

'Reservoir Dogs' was the 1992 debut film of Quentin Tarantino.

Answer: Harryfest

The first Harryfest was held in California and the first one of the 21st century was held on May 4th, 2001 in London, England.

Source: Author Ikabud

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