Opening Lyrics of the Indigo Girls Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "You can go the East to find your inner hemisphere" What Indigo Girls song am I?

Answer: Land of Canaan

"Land of Canaan" was first seen in 1985 on a six song independent release called "Indigo Girls". It was also put on their independent release of "Strange Fire" in 1987. Both are out of print, so on October 3, 2004, "Land of Canaan" was put on the Epic Records release of "Strange Fire".

The style of the song changed and it was put twice on their hit album, "Indigo Girls" (February 28, 1989). And just one more time, a live version was put on "1200 curfews" in October of 1995. "Go" was first seen on September 28, 1999 on "Come on Now Social".

It was also re-released on October 3, 2000 on a compilaton album, "Retrospective". "Dairy Queen" is a great song on "All That We Let In" (February 17, 2004). "Get Out the Map" first came out on April 29. 1997 on "Shaming of the Sun".

It was also re-released on "Retrospective".

2. "I could paint you in the dark, cause I've studied you with hunger like a work of art" What Indigo Girls song did this line come from?

Answer: Collecting You

"Collecting You" was released on March 12, 2002 on the album called "Become You". "She's Saving Me" is also on the album. "Keeper of My Heart" is a solo of Amy's from September 21, 1990 on the album, "Nomads Indians Saints". "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" is a song from the 2005 album "Rarities".

3. "I went all the way to Paris to forget your face" Which Indigo Girls song is this in?

Answer: History of Us

This solo by Emily was seen with "Land of Canaan" on their 1985 independent release. It was re-released on "Indigo Girls". "Fare Thee Well" is another solo of hers that is on the album, "Swamp Ophelia" (May 10, 1994). "Leaving" is from "Retrospective", one of only two new songs that were on this 2000 album. "Gone Again" is from 1999, on "Come on Now Social".

4. "From the Bowery to the brimstone, I tried to find your heart" Name that Indigo Girls song!

Answer: 1 2 3

"1 2 3" is track number five on the popular "Nomads Indians Saints". "Hope Alone" is on "Become You". "Strange Fire" is from, well..."Strange Fire". A live version appeared on 1200 Curfews, and the studio version is the first track on "Retrospective". "Everything in its Own Time" was released on "Shaming of the Sun".

5. "As I drive from your Pearly Gates I realize that I just can't stay." Where did the girl in the Indigo Girls lyrics drive from?

Answer: Nashville

"Nashville" was introduced on an album called "Rites of Passage" (May 12, 1992). "Nashville", "Starkville", "Leeds", and "Winthrop" are all based on towns and cities. "Starkville" appeared on "Become You", "Leeds" is on "Shaming of the Sun", and "Winthrop" is on "Rarities".

6. "I had guards like watchdogs, dogs in a manger" What song is this from?

Answer: Reunion

Amy wrote this song for "Swamp Ophelia". It was also later put on "Retrospective". "Center Stage" is on "Indigo Girls". "Faye Tucker" is on "Come on Now Social", and "Cut it Out" is on "Shaming of the Sun".

7. "My friends they wash the windows, they shine in the sun." Which song does this line come from?

Answer: Shame on You

"Shame on You" is a popular song on "Shaming of the Sun". Like many others, it was re-released on "Retrospective". Also on this album is "Hey Kind Friend". "Compromise" is on "Come on Now Social". "Finlandia" was one of the first songs by the Indigo Girls that came out on their independent release "Indigo Girls". Now a live version is on "Rarities".

8. "Through the dustbowl, through the debt. Grandma was a suffragette" This is the first line of what Indigo Girls song?

Answer: Go

"Go" is a great hit featured on "Come on Now Social", as well as "Trouble". Both are also on "Retrospective". "Tether" was released in 2004 on the album called "All that we Let In". And the hit "Least Complicated" is among others on "Swamp Ophelia".

9. "I pulled out with the mountain laurel blooming." What Indigo Girls song starts out with this?

Answer: Devotion

"Devotion" is right up there "Leaving" as the two new songs on "Retrospective". "World Falls" and "Southland in the Springtime" are both on "Nomads Indians Saints", and "Cedar Tree" is a song on "Rites of Passage".

10. "The volunteers, they come for your prayers and some souvenirs" Which Indigo Girls is this from?

Answer: Cordova

"Oh Cordova, where I cried and I cried". This slow and more mellow song of Amy's appeared in 2004 on "All That We Let In". "Burn All the Letters" is on "Shaming of the Sun", "Cold Beer and Remote Control" is on "Come on Now Social", and "Moment of Forgiveness" is from "Become You".

11. "When we get back to ------, a few miles from the airport" What is the town (also the title) mentioned?

Answer: Winthrop

Once again, "Winthrop" is on "Rarities". This album came out on June 14, 2005. It is a mix of new songs, re-releases, demo versions and remixes.

12. "I'm in search of greener pastures. Don't like my garden's what I said" In this Indigo Girls song, where am I from?

Answer: Make it Easier

"If I want to sail I need my life to be breezier. I said please God or someone make it easier". This song is from 1987 on "Strange Fire". Also on that album is "I Don't Wanna Know", which is also performed live on "1200 Curfews". "It's Alright" is on "Shaming of the Sun", and "Heartache for Everyone" is on "All That We Let In".

13. "From baby to best, with no second test. Those little storms destroy you" Which Indigo Girls song is this in?

Answer: Tried to be True

"What separates me from you now? Well did you try to be true?" This song is on the hit album "Indigo Girls". "Deconstruction" joins many others on "Become You" and "Cut it Out" is from "Shaming of the Sun". And of course, "All That We Let In" is from "All That We Let In".

14. "I woke up this morning, grey dawn, with a prayer on my breath" What is the Indigo Girls song that starts with this line?

Answer: Pushing the Needle too Far

"Pushing the Needle Too Far" was first seen 1990 on "Nomads Indians Saints". A live version was later put on "1200 Curfews". "Hey Jesus" appeared on "Strange Fire". "Ozilline" is on "Come On Now Social", and "Bitterroot" is on "Become You".

15. "Sticks and stones, battle zones. A single lightbulb on a single thread for the black" Name the Indigo Girls song!

Answer: Let it be Me

"Let it be me (this is not a fighting song). Let it be me (not a wrong for the wrong). Let it be me if the world is night. Shine my life like a light". This song came out in 1992 on "Rites of Passage". Amy's "Don't Give that Girl a Gun" is on "Shaming of the Sun". "Peace Tonight" is on "Come On Now Social", and "Perfect World" is on "All That We Let In".

16. "I'm waking from a dream. The neighborhood is green" What Indigo Girls song is this from?

Answer: Touch Me Fall

"Touch Me Fall" is an excellent rock song by Amy that appeared in 1994 on "Swamp Ophelia". Two tracks after is Emily's "Mystery". "She's Saving Me" is on "Become You", and "Shed Your Skin" is on "Shaming of the Sun".

17. "The saddest sight my eyes can see is that big ball of orange sinking slyly down the trees" What Indigo Girls song is this?

Answer: Get Out the Map

"Get Out the Map" is number two on "Shaming of the Sun". It was also put on "Retrospective". Also on "Retrospective" is "Watershed", which first came out on "Nomads Indians Saints". "Secure Yourself" is on "Indigo Girls", and "Fill it Up Again" is the first song on "All That We Let In".

18. "I heard you sing a rebel song. You sung it loud and all alone" What is the name of this Indigo Girls song?

Answer: Become You

"Become You." Well, it's pretty obvious where that one came from. Also on "Become You" is "Our Deliverance". "Love's Recovery" is on "Indigo Girls". In 1995 they put a live version on "1200 Curfews". And "All That We Let In" closes with the wonderful "Rise Up".

19. "I've seen the sun on a funeral, full moon in a midday sky" In what Indigo Girls song can this line be found?

Answer: Something Real

"Something Real" is on "All That We Let in". "Philosophy of Loss" is a hidden track on "Come On Now Social". "You and Me of the 10,000 Wars" is a song that is on "Nomads Indians Saints" twice. Both a studio and a live version are on it. "Left Me a Fool" is on "Strange Fire".

20. "Back in the long stretch of loneliness, I have come to call a living" What Indigo Girls song starts with this?

Answer: Little Perennials

Ah, if anyone takes this quiz before September 19th, this question is tricky. "Little Perennials" is a song that is coming out on their new album "Despite Our Differences" (September 19, 2006). The Indigo Girls put the lyrics to this song and another new one called "Pendullum Swinger" on their website before the album is/was released. You can hear the song at their myspace website (link on their official site) to get a sneak preview!
"Ghost" was first introduced on "Rites of Passage" in 1992. In 1995 a live version appeared on "1200 Curfews". Also, the demo version of the song is on "Rarities". "Come on Home" is on "All That We Let In", and "Andy" is on "Come on Now Social". I hope you enjoyed the quiz!

Source: Author BrassMonkey89

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