So Long, Farewell Trivia Quiz

Answer: Don't You

The song "Don't You" is also called "Don't You Forget About Me". It was written by Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff. Several artists were asked to record the song but declined. When Simple Minds finally agreed to make a recording, it was accomplished in three hours. It became one of the bands most famous songs.

Answer: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover

This song is novel way a mistress is giving advise to a husband about ways to call a halt to a relationship. 1976 was the year the song was number one, for three weeks, on the United States Billboard of the hottest 100 songs. It has continued to be the biggest solo hit for Paul. Jim Henson's "Muppets" created a rather interesting recording of Paul's song. All songs mentioned are written by Paul either under the name Paul Simon or Paul Kane. Due to a fondness for the movie "Citizen Kane", Paul used the pseudonym of Paul Kane for the song "The Side of a Hill" (among others).

Answer: Daniel

Sir Elton's early start in music was at the age of 3 when he learned to play the piano. Daniel's lyrics, as well as several other songs, were written by Bernie Taupin but the music is pure Sir Elton. The song is about a young veteran who returns from Vietnam.

In spite of the fact he is lauded as a hero, "Daniel" only wants his original life. In 1998, Elton John was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and is now Sir Elton John.

Answer: Leaving on a Jet Plane

"Leaving on a Jet Plane" was Peter, Paul and Mary's biggest hit. It was also their final one. John Denver wrote the song while at Washington Airport during a layover. It's original title was "Oh Babe, I Hate To Go". John Denver was killed in a plane accident in 1997.

He was piloting his experimental plane and crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Roy Romer, Colorado governor at that time, honored John by ordering all state flags to be lowered to half staff.

Answer: So Long, Farewell

Maria von Trappe wrote a memoir entitled "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers". A book based upon this memoir, written by Russel Crouse and Howard Lindsay, became a Broadway production in 1959. In addition to the numerous revivals, and productions, a movie was made 1965. Maria von Trappe was not happy with how the movie conveyed her husband to be a stern and cold man. The children also dispute this portrayal. It was the last musical created by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Sadly, within nine months of the premier on Broadway, Hammerstein died of cancer.

Answer: Tears In Heaven

"Tears in Heaven" is about the accidental death of Eric's son, Conor. Eric arrived shortly after Conor fell from a window on the 53rd floor of an apartment in New York. In 2004, when Eric no longer felt the loss of his son so deeply, he stopped playing "Tears in Heaven" and "My Father's Eyes". He hasn't decided if he will ever play either of them again.

Answer: Say Goodbye to Hollywood

William Martin "Billy" Joel had Top 10 hits in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. He won the Grammy Award six times. He learned the piano at the insistence of his mother. His teachers included American pianist Morton Estrin as well as musician/songwriter Timothy Ford. One teacher, Frances Neiman, was trained at Juilliard.

His love for music didn't make his life an easy one. When Billy became a teenager, he took up boxing in order to defend himself. He won 22 bouts on the amateur Golden Gloves circuit.

He stopped boxing when his nose was broken in his 24th match. In March 2010, Billy decided to stop touring as he wanted to take the rest of the year off.

Answer: Seasons in the Sun

The Kingston Trio, The Fortunes, Pearls Before Swine, The Beach Boys and Nirvana also recorded "Seasons in the Sun". "Don't Leave Me" is also called "If You Go Away". Jacques recorded and composed his songs in French. However, a few of them were done in Flemish, his native descent. Jacques died of lung cancer at the age of 49. He is buried in Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Atuona was once the capital of Marquesas Islands. Paul Gauguin, the artist, is buried just a few yards away.

Answer: Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

This song is considered to be one of the groups more serious songs. While Billie Joe didn't want to be bitter about the whole thing, he felt the title of "Good Riddance" much more in tune with how he felt. This song is played at graduation ceremonies and was played on "Seinfeld" in 1998. Another event in 1998 was Green Day winning their first MTV Video Music Award. It was the Best Alternative Video award.

Answer: Dead Man's Party

The farewell performance for the band was in 1995. In 2007, Danny Elfman stated there will be no reunions. He, and possibly others in the band, have irreversible hearing loss. Danny is concerned playing live will increase the damage. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Corpse Bride", as well as other movies, show the creativity of Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo.