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Teenage Wildlife: David Bowie Trivia Quiz

This is a 10 question quiz on some rarely known Bowie facts. Best of luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by lecomterebel. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
lecomterebel

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
184,821

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following songs was not originally sung by only David Bowie? Hint

China Girl

Dancing With the Big Boys

1984/Dodo

Ricochet

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following songs was the original version of "Scream Like a Baby" and which artist released it? Hint

"The Man Who Sold the World" by Nirvana

"People From Bad Homes" by Ava Cherry

"Try Some, Buy Some" by George Harrison

"I Am A Laser" by The Astronettes

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Ellie Greenwich song was performed by David Bowie on "The Cher Show". Hint

Look Of Love

Hanky Panky

Da Doo Ron Ron

I Can Hear Music

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following songs was cut from "Never Let Me Down" when re-issued by Virgin Records? Hint

Glass Spider

Too Dizzy

Absolute Beginners

'87 and Cry

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following songs was supposed to be on "Young Americans" prior to its cut? Hint

Stone Love

John, I'm Only Dancing (Again)

Holy Holy

Fascination

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Question 6 of 10

6. Pictures and/or photographs relating to or from the movie "The Man Who Fell to Earth" were later used for covers on three of Bowie's albums.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following musicians from the "Lodger" sessions came back to collaborate with Bowie for some time on "Heathen"? Hint

Mick Woodmansey

Dennis Davis

Carlos Alomar

Matt Chamberlain

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following songs is not strictly instrumental? Hint

Warszawa

Abdulmajid

Speed of Life

A New Career In A New Town

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was Arnold Corns? Hint

Bowie's producer for "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust And the Spiders From Mars"

Bowie's drummer during the 'Reality' sessions

David Bowie

Bowie's producer for 'Reality'

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the original name of the main character in "I'm Afraid of Americans"? Hint

Johnny

Dummy

Mona

Jimmy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following songs was not originally sung by only David Bowie?

Answer: China Girl

Although released on Bowie's "Let's Dance", "China Girl" was written by Bowie and Iggy Pop and originally sung by Pop.

2. Which of the following songs was the original version of "Scream Like a Baby" and which artist released it?

Answer: "I Am A Laser" by The Astronettes

"I Am a Laser" was thought to be the first song ever written by Bowie.

3. This Ellie Greenwich song was performed by David Bowie on "The Cher Show".

Answer: Da Doo Ron Ron

This song was originally produced by Phil Spector and was originally a hit for The Crystals

4. Which of the following songs was cut from "Never Let Me Down" when re-issued by Virgin Records?

Answer: Too Dizzy

'tis true...

5. Which of the following songs was supposed to be on "Young Americans" prior to its cut?

Answer: John, I'm Only Dancing (Again)

This song was later released on "Changestwobowie" as well as other compilations, plus the Ryko re-release of "Young Americans".

6. Pictures and/or photographs relating to or from the movie "The Man Who Fell to Earth" were later used for covers on three of Bowie's albums.

Answer: False

Pictures were used, but only for 2 albums: "Station to Station" and "Low".

7. Which of the following musicians from the "Lodger" sessions came back to collaborate with Bowie for some time on "Heathen"?

Answer: Carlos Alomar

Although best known for his guitar, Carlos Alomar played set on "Boys Keep Swinging" during the "Lodger" sessions. He came back to play guitar on "Everyone Says 'Hi'" on "Heathen".

8. Which of the following songs is not strictly instrumental?

Answer: Warszawa

"Warszawa" is instrumental, of course, but does have chanting in it. The chanting's language was made up by Bowie.

9. Who was Arnold Corns?

Answer: David Bowie

Arnold Corns was indeed Bowie himself. He released two different versions of "Moonage Daydream" and "Hang Onto Yourself" under the name of Arnold Corns. While he claimed it was somebody else, he not only re-wrote these songs, but sang them as well.

10. What was the original name of the main character in "I'm Afraid of Americans"?

Answer: Dummy

Hope you enjoyed the quiz!

Source: Author lecomterebel

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