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10 Questions: Rhythm of the Rain Multiple Choice Quiz | Music

Not many people love the rain, but many songs have been written about it. Here are ten rain songs that you might remember. Good luck and I hope you enjoy playing this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Alba66. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Alba66

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,856

Updated
Mar 12 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
644

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (10/10), elon78 (7/10), Guest 135 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'Early Mornin' Rain' was written by a Canadian singer. Do you know which one? Hint

Bryan Adams

Danny Brooks

Robin Black

Gordon Lightfoot

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Rain' was a single, released September 27, 1985, by which British rock band? Hint

Guns N' Roses

The Cult

Van Halen

Kiss

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Bring On The Rain' is a country music song released September 10, 2001, and sung by Jo Dee Messina with the help of which very popular singer? Hint

George Strait

Garth Brooks

Kenny Rogers

Tim McGraw

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Here Comes the Rain Again' was written by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, members of which British group? Hint

Duran Duran

Whitesnake

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Eurythmics

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'It Never Rains in Southern California', recounting the struggle of an aspiring singer, was released in which decade? Hint

1960s

1980s

1950s

1970s

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'The Rain Song' is found on which Led Zeppelin album? Hint

Led Zeppelin II

In Through The Out Door

Presence

Houses of the Holy

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Rhythm Of The Rain' was a single, released in November 1962, written by John Claude Gummoe and sung by? Hint

Jefferson Airplane

The Beatles

The Cascades

The Byrds

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Question 8 of 10

8. Axl Rose wrote 'November Rain'. Which band was he associated with? Hint

Weather Report

Eagles

Guns & Roses

Judas Priest

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Purple Rain' provided the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. Do you know who recorded the album? Hint

Prince and The Revolution

Linkin Park

Queens of the Stone Age

Green Day

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Rain Drops & Sun Showers' was the second track of the album 'Machina/The Machines of God' by which band? Hint

Velvet Revolver

Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Smashing Pumpkins

The White Stripes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Early Mornin' Rain' was written by a Canadian singer. Do you know which one?

Answer: Gordon Lightfoot

'Early Mornin' Rain' appeared on Gordon Lightfoot's debut album 'Lightfoot!', in 1966. He had written the son in 1964. Ian and Sylvia were the first to record the song, and many artists recorded it afterwards, among others Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.

2. 'Rain' was a single, released September 27, 1985, by which British rock band?

Answer: The Cult

'Rain', a song by 'The Cult', was included in their second album,'Love'. The band was formed in 1983. In 2007 they were still active and had released eight albums.

3. 'Bring On The Rain' is a country music song released September 10, 2001, and sung by Jo Dee Messina with the help of which very popular singer?

Answer: Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw sang background vocals on 'Bring On The Rain'. The song was written by Billy Montana and Helen Darling. It was included in Jo Dee Messina' album 'Burn', and released the day before the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

4. 'Here Comes the Rain Again' was written by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, members of which British group?

Answer: Eurythmics

Eurythmics released 'Here Comes the Rain Again' on January 16, 1984. the 'B' side was 'Paint a Rumour'. 'Here Comes the Rain Again' became number four on the Billboard Hot 100.

5. 'It Never Rains in Southern California', recounting the struggle of an aspiring singer, was released in which decade?

Answer: 1970s

'It Never Rains in Southern California' was written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood, and recorded by Albert Hammond in 1972. It became a hit in many countries and was later recorded by many artists, among them Sonny and Cher in 1973, and Barry Manilow in 2007.

6. 'The Rain Song' is found on which Led Zeppelin album?

Answer: Houses of the Holy

'The Rain Song' is a song from Led Zeppelin's fifth album 'Houses of the Holy'. It was released in 1973. Jimmy Page wrote the melody and Robert Plant composed the lyrics.

"This is the springtime of my loving
"The second season I am to know
"You are the sunlight in my growing
"So little warmth I've felt before.
"It isn't hard to feel me glowing
"I watched the fire that grew so low.

7. 'Rhythm Of The Rain' was a single, released in November 1962, written by John Claude Gummoe and sung by?

Answer: The Cascades

Rhythm of the Rain" was released by The Cascades in 1962. Gary Lewis and the Playboys recorded it in 1969, Jacky Ward in 1978, and Dan Fogelberg in 1990.

"Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain
"telling me just what a fool I've been.
"I wish that it would go and let me cry in vain
"and let me be alone again."

8. Axl Rose wrote 'November Rain'. Which band was he associated with?

Answer: Guns & Roses

'November Rain' was a single release of 1992, written by "Guns & Roses" lead singer Axl Rose. It is one of Guns N' Roses' longest songs.

"In the cold November rain
We've been through this such a long long time
Just tryin' to kill the pain..."

9. 'Purple Rain' provided the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. Do you know who recorded the album?

Answer: Prince and The Revolution

The 'Purple Rain' album, Prince's sixth, was released by Warner Bros. Records on June 25, 1984, and in July 4, 2008, was listed by 'Entertainment Weekly' as the number one of the top 100 albums of the past 25 years. Prince was also the star actor of the movie of the same name.

The song 'Purple Rain' opens like this:

"I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain."

10. 'Rain Drops & Sun Showers' was the second track of the album 'Machina/The Machines of God' by which band?

Answer: The Smashing Pumpkins

'Rain Drops & Sun Showers' was the second track of The Smashing Pumpkins' fifth album 'Machina/The Machines of God', released on February 29, 2000 by Virgin Records.

The first verse goes:

Rain falls on everyone
The same old rain
And I'm just trying to Walk with you
Between the raindrops."

Source: Author Alba66

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