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Quiz about The Lyrics of Elton John
Quiz about The Lyrics of Elton John

The Lyrics of Elton John Trivia Quiz


Elton John's partnership with Bernie Taupin has left us with some of the most brilliant music of modern day. Here is a quiz about the lyrics Taupin wrote. I'll give you the album title and the lyrics, you tell me what's the name of the song.

A multiple-choice quiz by ewanmania. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ewanmania
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
194,919
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10
1. This song is from the album, "Empty Sky", but what song is it?
"Just send up my love ain't seen nothing but tears
Now I've got myself in this room for years
I don't see no one, I never see anyone"
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Taken from the album "Madman Across the Water", can you tell me what song this is?
"Oh I've had me my fill of cocaine and pills
For I lie in the light of the Lord
And my home is ten thousand, ten thousand miles away
And I guess I won't see it no more"
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Leaping forward in time, these lyrics are from "Made in England" but can your Elton knowledge help you select the right song from the album?
"Look outside, summer's lost and gone
It's a long walk on a street of right and wrong
In every inch of sadness
Rocks and tanks go hand in hand with madness"
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This is a beautiful song from the album "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" but which beautiful song is it Elton fans?
"Wise men say
It looks like rain today
It crackled on the speakers
And trickled down the sleepy subway trains"
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Can you tell me what song this is, taken from the album "Ice on Fire"?
"And if there comes a time
Guns and gates no longer hold you in
And if you're free to make a choice
Just look towards the west and find a friend"
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This little gem is from the album "Caribou" but do you know which song it is?
"Kool kar kyrie kay salmon
Har ring molassis abounding
Common lap kitch sardin a poor floundin"
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This one should be easy as it is from the well known album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". However, it isn't one of the hits from the album! What song is it I wonder?
"I never learned why meteors were formed
I only farmed in schools that were so warn and torn
If anyone can cry then so can I
I read books and draw life from the eye
All my life is drawings from the eye"
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This song is from the album "Honky Chateau". As it was a huge hit, you should be able to tell me what song these lyrics are from.
"Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids
In fact it's cold as hell
And there's no one there to raise them if you did
And all this science I don't understand
It's just my job five days a week"
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This song is also from "Honky Chateau" but what song is it?
"Oh and it hurts like hell to see my gal
Messing with a muscle boy
No superman gonna ruin my plans
Playing with my toys"
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Finally, a track from the album "Don't Shoot Me (I'm Only The Piano Player)" but for a few final points, what song is it?
"Saw your hands trembling, your eyes opened in surprise
It's ninety in the shade babe, and there ain't a cloud in the sky
I called you my child, said honey now this is our game
There's two of us to play it and I'm happy to be home again"
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This song is from the album, "Empty Sky", but what song is it? "Just send up my love ain't seen nothing but tears Now I've got myself in this room for years I don't see no one, I never see anyone"

Answer: Empty Sky

Recorded in 1969, this album was Elton and Bernie's first release under Dick James Music. Previous to this, Elton and Bernie had worked as songwriters.
2. Taken from the album "Madman Across the Water", can you tell me what song this is? "Oh I've had me my fill of cocaine and pills For I lie in the light of the Lord And my home is ten thousand, ten thousand miles away And I guess I won't see it no more"

Answer: Rotten Peaches

Released in 1971 this album was a huge success "across the water" in America. It also featured a highly expensive cover derived from hand-embroidered denim.
3. Leaping forward in time, these lyrics are from "Made in England" but can your Elton knowledge help you select the right song from the album? "Look outside, summer's lost and gone It's a long walk on a street of right and wrong In every inch of sadness Rocks and tanks go hand in hand with madness"

Answer: Belfast

Released in 1995, this album produced the hit "Made in England" but the song "Belfast" is of special significance to me, being Irish.
4. This is a beautiful song from the album "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" but which beautiful song is it Elton fans? "Wise men say It looks like rain today It crackled on the speakers And trickled down the sleepy subway trains"

Answer: We All Fall In Love Sometimes

The album "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" is an autobiographical concept album for John and Bernie as it features songs written about their days before the "Empty Sky" album.
5. Can you tell me what song this is, taken from the album "Ice on Fire"? "And if there comes a time Guns and gates no longer hold you in And if you're free to make a choice Just look towards the west and find a friend"

Answer: Nikita

Released in 1985, the album "Ice on Fire" was followed by a magnificent tour by Elton. On a personal note, I adore this song!
6. This little gem is from the album "Caribou" but do you know which song it is? "Kool kar kyrie kay salmon Har ring molassis abounding Common lap kitch sardin a poor floundin"

Answer: Solar Prestige A Gammon

This song was written by the duo in retaliation to those critics who constantly tried to figure out what their songs meant. So, they wrote a song about pure nonsense! The album "Caribou", released in 1974, produced the hit "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me". The digitally enhanced version of this album also features the Christmas tune "Step into Christmas".
7. This one should be easy as it is from the well known album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". However, it isn't one of the hits from the album! What song is it I wonder? "I never learned why meteors were formed I only farmed in schools that were so warn and torn If anyone can cry then so can I I read books and draw life from the eye All my life is drawings from the eye"

Answer: Grey Seal

Released in 1973, this is one of Elton's most popular albums as it produced such hits as the title track and "Bennie And The Jets". However songs such as "Grey Seal" are some of the unappreciated great tracks from the album.
8. This song is from the album "Honky Chateau". As it was a huge hit, you should be able to tell me what song these lyrics are from. "Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids In fact it's cold as hell And there's no one there to raise them if you did And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week"

Answer: Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)

This album was recorded in a real Chateau just outside of Paris and was released in 1972.
9. This song is also from "Honky Chateau" but what song is it? "Oh and it hurts like hell to see my gal Messing with a muscle boy No superman gonna ruin my plans Playing with my toys"

Answer: Hercules

The song "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" from the album was featured in the film "Almost Famous" starring Billy Crudup. It is also a firm favourite with Elton's New York audiences.
10. Finally, a track from the album "Don't Shoot Me (I'm Only The Piano Player)" but for a few final points, what song is it? "Saw your hands trembling, your eyes opened in surprise It's ninety in the shade babe, and there ain't a cloud in the sky I called you my child, said honey now this is our game There's two of us to play it and I'm happy to be home again"

Answer: Blues For Baby And Me

Released in 1973, this album is renowned for "Crocodile Rock" but also features the song "Daniel" which is about a Vietnam Veteran. The song "Daniel" is also reputed to have a missing verse.
Source: Author ewanmania

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