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Skyhooks Quiz Again

Hi. This is my first attempt at a quiz. It is some behind-the-scenes questions regarding my favourite Aussie band, Skyhooks.

A multiple-choice quiz by FussBudget. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
FussBudget

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,510

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1129

Last 3 plays: Guest 113 (9/10), Guest 27 (5/10), Guest 120 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of Skyhooks' debut album? Hint

Ego Is Not A Dirty Word

Straight In A Gay Gay World

Hot For The Orient

Living In The 70s

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Question 2 of 10

2. Skyhooks toured America in 1976?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. By what name was the lead singer, Graeme Strachan, popularly known? Hint

Molly

Shirley

Gino

Freddy

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Question 4 of 10

4. From the song "Million Dollar Riff": "There's a thousand ______ with their ears to the ground" Hint

Amens

Angels

Agents

Angles

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the song "Smut" the packet of what popular snack food is put to an unusual use inside the movie theatre? Hint

Twisties

Thins

Doritos

Cheezels

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Question 6 of 10

6. The majority of Skyhooks' songs were about social issues. Who was the writer of these songs? Hint

Graeme Strachan

Red Symons

Fred Strauks

Greg Macainsh

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Question 7 of 10

7. The drummer, Fred Strauks, was named on the album "Ego Is Not A Dirty Word" as Freddie ______. Hint

Schmalhoffer

Readymix

Holzenheimer

Kaboodleschnitzer

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Question 8 of 10

8. From the song "Balwyn Calling": "A brick ______ prison is waiting for you, You just smile while she turns the screws" Hint

Stone

Built

House

Veneer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following songs does NOT appear on the album "Ego Is Not A Dirty Word"? Hint

Love's Not Good Enough

Ego Is Not A Dirty Word

Million Dollar Riff

Love On The Radio

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Question 10 of 10

10. Under which record label did the Skyhooks record? Hint

Lichen

Toadstool

Mushroom

Fungus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Skyhooks' debut album?

Answer: Living In The 70s

Released in 1974, "Living In The 70s" caused a sensation by having 8 of its songs banned from radio airplay!

2. Skyhooks toured America in 1976?

Answer: True

In fact, while they were there they recorded the album "Straight In A Gay Gay World" in Sausalito, California in June 1976.

3. By what name was the lead singer, Graeme Strachan, popularly known?

Answer: Shirley

He was known as Shirl because of his unusually high singing voice, and also his curly hair (Shirl the Curl).

4. From the song "Million Dollar Riff": "There's a thousand ______ with their ears to the ground"

Answer: Agents

"Million Dollar Riff" was the first single from the 1976 album "Straight In A Gay Gay World".

5. In the song "Smut" the packet of what popular snack food is put to an unusual use inside the movie theatre?

Answer: Twisties

The chorus to this song features the line "If your mother knew what you were doing, she'd probably hang her head and cry"!

6. The majority of Skyhooks' songs were about social issues. Who was the writer of these songs?

Answer: Greg Macainsh

Greg Macainsh is generally considered one of Australia's best songwriters of his generation.

7. The drummer, Fred Strauks, was named on the album "Ego Is Not A Dirty Word" as Freddie ______.

Answer: Kaboodleschnitzer

There is little to be said about Freddie. After the Skyhooks disbanded he hasn't really been seen around....

8. From the song "Balwyn Calling": "A brick ______ prison is waiting for you, You just smile while she turns the screws"

Answer: Veneer

"Balwyn Calling" is a song about a guy who gives his phone number and gets repeatedly rung by a girl from Balwyn, a suburb of Melbourne.

9. Which of the following songs does NOT appear on the album "Ego Is Not A Dirty Word"?

Answer: Million Dollar Riff

"Million Dollar Riff" is a single taken from the 1976 album "Straight In A Gay Gay World".

10. Under which record label did the Skyhooks record?

Answer: Mushroom

Skyhooks was Mushroom's first big act, but certainly not their last....

Source: Author FussBudget

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