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The Damned Covers Trivia Quiz

The Damned have covered various songs over their long career and have had some of theirs covered too. Here are a few questions relative to this.

A multiple-choice quiz by Angela43. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Angela43

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
116,301

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these Rolling Stones songs have The Damned covered? Hint

Citadel

Jumping Jack Flash

Satisfaction

Sympathy For The Devil

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Damned did a cover version of the classic song "White Rabbit" but who did the original version? Hint

Led Zeppelin

The Doors

Jefferson Airplane

The Kinks

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Damned recorded a cover version of The Sweet's "Ballroom Blitz" with another well known group. Who were they? Hint

The Sex Pistols

Motorhead

Iron Maiden

Slade

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Eloise" is one of The Damned's biggest hits. Which brothers had the original hit? Hint

Paul and Barry Ryan

The Isley Brothers

The Walker Brothers

The Doobie Brothers

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Question 5 of 10

5. The song "Looking At You" was covered by The Damned around 1979. Which group had the original version? Hint

UB40

XTC

MC5

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Doors' song was popular in The Damned's set during the 'Anything' album tour? Hint

Love Street

Break On Through

L.A. Woman

Light My Fire

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Damned toured as support band to Marc Bolan in 1977. On which song did they join him on stage? Hint

Telegram Sam

Get It On

Ride A White Swan

Dandy In The Underworld

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Smash It Up" was used on the score of the "Batman Forever" film, but which group covered it? Hint

Green Day

Nirvana

Rancid

The Offspring

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Love Song" was covered by one of the following groups, but which one? Hint

Icehouse

House of Pain

Bauhaus

A House

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Question 10 of 10

10. Elvis Costello did a cover version of a very early Damned song. Which song was it? Hint

New Rose

Neat Neat Neat

Noise Noise Noise

Problem Child

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these Rolling Stones songs have The Damned covered?

Answer: Citadel

The song was recorded at a time when The Damned were toying with the idea of re-recording the whole of The Rolling Stones album "Their Satanic Majesties Request".

2. The Damned did a cover version of the classic song "White Rabbit" but who did the original version?

Answer: Jefferson Airplane

"White Rabbit" never appeared on a studio album but appeared as an extra track on the CD issue of "Machine Gun Etiquette".

3. The Damned recorded a cover version of The Sweet's "Ballroom Blitz" with another well known group. Who were they?

Answer: Motorhead

The session where this track was recorded was to have been a concept known as "The Motordamn Single" however, due to the amount of alcohol etc. consumed, the single never came to fruition, although the Motorhead track "Over The Top" was also recorded.

4. "Eloise" is one of The Damned's biggest hits. Which brothers had the original hit?

Answer: Paul and Barry Ryan

"Eloise" reached number 3 in the UK charts in 1986.

5. The song "Looking At You" was covered by The Damned around 1979. Which group had the original version?

Answer: MC5

Brian James later appeared in the supergroup Mad For The Racket with MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer.

6. Which Doors' song was popular in The Damned's set during the 'Anything' album tour?

Answer: L.A. Woman

Dave Vanian is particularly influenced by the style of Jim Morrison. Also included in their set around this time was a great version of "Riders On The Storm".

7. The Damned toured as support band to Marc Bolan in 1977. On which song did they join him on stage?

Answer: Get It On

Marc Bolan asked The Damned to go on tour with him after he saw Captain Sensible wearing a T Shirt with his name on it. Following this tour Bolan crashed his car into a tree and was killed whilst his partner and son walked away unscathed.

8. "Smash It Up" was used on the score of the "Batman Forever" film, but which group covered it?

Answer: The Offspring

The Damned later signed to the record label owned by Dexter Holland, the lead singer from The Offspring.

9. "Love Song" was covered by one of the following groups, but which one?

Answer: A House

The track was released on a 10 inch EP called "Here Come The Good Times".

10. Elvis Costello did a cover version of a very early Damned song. Which song was it?

Answer: Neat Neat Neat

Elvis Costello and The Damned were signed to the same record label at the beginning of their careers, i.e. "Stiff Records".

Source: Author Angela43

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