Peace, Joy and Happiness! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Pipes

"Pipes of Peace" was written by Paul McCartney and released in 1983.

"Help them to learn
(Help them to learn)
Songs of joy instead of burn, baby, burn
(Burn, baby burn)
Let us show them how to play the pipes of peace
Play the pipes of peace."

Wonderful words from an amazing musician.

Answer: Gospel

Yes, surprisingly enough, this gospel song was written by Bernie Taupin with Elton John and performed by Elton John. Quite a difference from his normal style of singing.

"Holy Moses I have been deceived
Holy Moses let us live in peace
Let us strive to find a way to make all hatred cease
There's a man over there what's his colour I don't care
He's my brother let us live in peace
He's my brother let us live in peace
He's my brother let us live in peace."

Answer: Bullfrog

Yes, Jeremiah was a "Bullfrog" and this composition of "Joy to the World" was written by Hoyt Axton of the group Three Dog Night.

While researching I came across another song called "Joy to the World" which is a popular Christmas Carol written by Isaac Watts and the music composed by George Frideric Handel.

Answer: Peaceful Easy Feeling

"Peaceful Easy Feeling" was written by Jack Tempchin and became one of the most well loved songs of The Eagles.

Answer: Cat Stevens

"Peace Train" was indeed written and performed by Cat Stevens, who converted to Islam and became known as Yusuf Islam.

Stevens said and I quote "'Peace Train' is a song I wrote, the message of which continues to breeze thunderously through the hearts of millions. There is a powerful need for people to feel that gust of hope rise up again. As a member of humanity and as a Muslim, this is my contribution to the call for a peaceful solution."

I wish it did!

Answer: Give Me Love, (Give Me Peace)

Written and performed by ex-Beatle, George Harrison, "Give Me Love, (Give Me Peace" appeared on his album "Living in the Material World".

The song embraces reincarnation and George Harrison is quoted as saying that the song is "a prayer and personal statement between me, the Lord, and whoever likes it".

Answer: The Carpenters

A golden oldie which I bet will have you humming or singing along to it. The Carpenters, formed by brother and sister, Richard and Karen Carpenter, were one of the outstanding groups in the 1960s/1970s and produced some amazing hit songs. Here are the lyrics to refresh your memory:

"Such a feelin's comin' over me
There is wonder in most every thing I see
Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes
And I won't be surprised if it's a dream."

"Everything I want the world to be
Is now comin' true especially for me
And the reason is clear, it's because you are here
You're the nearest thing to Heaven that I've seen."

"I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world."

"Somethin' in the wind has learned my name
And it's tellin' me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me."

"There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here"

"I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world."

I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world."

Hope you enjoy the memories ... :)

Answer: Helen Shapiro

British born, Helen Shapiro was born into a poor family but was encouraged to listen to music.

At 13 she started singing lessons and at 14 had her first few hits one of which was "Walkin' back to Happiness" which she also performed for Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee on BBC1.

Answer: John Lennon

Now here's the best excuse I've heard for staying in bed for 8 days!

Apparently this song was written by John Lennon while he and Yoko Ono staged a peace protest by staying in bed for eight days at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal.

"Give Peace a Chance" quickly became known as an anthem for the anti war movement.

Wonder if my boss would accept this excuse. ;)

Answer: Rhodesia

Between 1974 and 1979, "Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia" was sung to the tune of "Ode to Joy".

"Ode to Joy" is also the anthem of the European Union.