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The Last Waltz Trivia Quiz

Arguably the best rock concert movie ever. The Band held their final live performance and invited a few friends. See how much you know about "The Last Waltz".

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

Author
usandthem

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,483

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
243

Last 3 plays: miners (10/10), Guest 194 (9/10), Guest 24 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the guests invited to perform joined The Band for a rendition of the song "Helpless". Who was this famous singer/songwriter? Hint

Neil Young

Bob Dylan

James Taylor

David Crosby

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mac Rebennack, aka Dr. John, came on stage for a smoking version of what song? Hint

Iko, Iko

Such a Night

Right Place Wrong Time

Ice Age

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Question 3 of 10

3. During the Last Waltz show Rick Danko sang the lead vocal on two songs. One was "It Makes No Difference". What was the other number Danko sang lead vocal on? Hint

Up on Cripple Creek

Stagefright

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

Don't Do It

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Question 4 of 10

4. This famous guitarist joined The Band for a boogieing version of the Bobby Blue Bland song "Farther On Up the Road". Who was he? Hint

Johnny Winter

Jimmy Page

Buddy Guy

Eric Clapton

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played the keyboards and saxophone during the concert? Hint

Garth Vader

Levon Helm

Garth Hudson

Garth Brooks

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the interviewer and director of "The Last Waltz"? Hint

John Hughes

Oliver Stone

Martin Scorsese

Steven Speilberg

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Free Man in Paris" are songs by this acclaimed singer/songwriter. Who is this musician who joined The Band for her song "Coyote"? Hint

Joni Mitchell

Judy Collins

Linda Ronstadt

Joan Baez

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Question 8 of 10

8. The concert was held at Bill Graham's Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, Ca. What day was it held? Hint

Christmas Day, 1976

Thansgiving Day, 1976

New Years Eve, 1976

New Years Day, 1977

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Question 9 of 10

9. This singer/songwriter, "Van", with the help of The Band, performed his song "Caravan". Which "Van" was this? Hint

Van Morrison

Van Cliburn

Van Helsing

Van De Camp

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Question 10 of 10

10. Unfortunately, this great movie must end. The Band and a stage full of musicians backs this musical icon in a version of his song, "Forever Young". Who is he?

Hint

Paul McCartney

Bob Dylan

Pete Townshend

David Bowie

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 20 2024 : miners: 10/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 194: 9/10
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 24: 7/10
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the guests invited to perform joined The Band for a rendition of the song "Helpless". Who was this famous singer/songwriter?

Answer: Neil Young

Neil Young had many hit albums including, "After the Gold Rush", "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere" and "Harvest". "Helpless" was originally from the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young album "Deja Vu".

2. Mac Rebennack, aka Dr. John, came on stage for a smoking version of what song?

Answer: Such a Night

Dr. John is associated with the New Orleans sound. He has released many albums and is still going strong into his 70s.

3. During the Last Waltz show Rick Danko sang the lead vocal on two songs. One was "It Makes No Difference". What was the other number Danko sang lead vocal on?

Answer: Stagefright

Rick Danko was a founding member of The Band. He played bass guitar and sang. Rick passed away in 1999 at age 56.

4. This famous guitarist joined The Band for a boogieing version of the Bobby Blue Bland song "Farther On Up the Road". Who was he?

Answer: Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton is known for his work with Cream, Derek and the Dominos, Blind Faith and many solo hit albums and singles.

5. Who played the keyboards and saxophone during the concert?

Answer: Garth Hudson

Garth Hudson is a classically trained musician. His parents did not want him involved with The Band, so he told them he was giving them music lessons.

6. Who was the interviewer and director of "The Last Waltz"?

Answer: Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese is a world famous director, known for such movies as "Taxi Driver", "Goodfellas", "Casino", "The Aviator" and many others.

7. "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Free Man in Paris" are songs by this acclaimed singer/songwriter. Who is this musician who joined The Band for her song "Coyote"?

Answer: Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell has released 18 studio albums in a career that started in the late sixties. Some examples are, "Blue", "Court and Spark", and "Dreamland".

8. The concert was held at Bill Graham's Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, Ca. What day was it held?

Answer: Thansgiving Day, 1976

The audience was served a complete Thanksgiving dinner as part of the festivities.

9. This singer/songwriter, "Van", with the help of The Band, performed his song "Caravan". Which "Van" was this?

Answer: Van Morrison

Van Morrison has had a long career, releasing such hits as "Brown Eyed Girl", "Moondance", "Tupelo Honey", and "Domino".

10. Unfortunately, this great movie must end. The Band and a stage full of musicians backs this musical icon in a version of his song, "Forever Young". Who is he?

Answer: Bob Dylan

For reasons only known to director Martin Scorsese, the final performance of the concert, is not the final performance of the movie. The Band's song "Don't Do It" is the last song of the concert, but Scorsese puts this piece as the last song in the movie.

Source: Author usandthem

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