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Quiz about The Lyrics of James Taylor
Quiz about The Lyrics of James Taylor

The Lyrics of James Taylor Trivia Quiz


I will give you lyrics from JT's songs. Figure out which song you can find it in. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by i_love_adam. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
i_love_adam
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
255,445
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which song includes the following lyrics? "Everything I did was just a bore. Everywhere I went it seems I'd been there before."
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Question 2 of 15
2. From which JT song do these words appear? "Now the thing about time is that time isn't really real. It's just your point of view."
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Question 3 of 15
3. "And I thank my lucky stars that you are who you are, and not just another lovely lady sent down to break my heart," are from what song?
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Question 4 of 15
4. In which song does James Taylor say, "Keep your head together and call my name out loud, and soon I will be knocking upon your door"?
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Question 5 of 15
5. In what song can you find the following lyrics? "Every now and then the things I lean on lose their meaning, and I find myself careening into places where I should not let me go."
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Question 6 of 15
6. The words, "Karen, she's a silver sun, you best walk her way and watch it shinin'. Watch her watch the mornin' come," appear in what song by James Taylor?
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Question 7 of 15
7. In which song does James observe, "Americano got the sleepy eye, but his body's still shaking like a live wire. Sleepy senorita with the eyes on fire"?
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Question 8 of 15
8. "Now the first of December was covered with snow. And so was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston" is heard in what reminiscent song?
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Question 9 of 15
9. "Well, I'm a demolition derby, a hefty hunk of steaming junk. Now, I'm a napalm bomb, baby; just guaranteed to blow your mind" is bragged about by James in what bluesy song?
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Question 10 of 15
10. James doesn't care when he says, "Don't come to me with your sorrows anymore. I don't need to know how bad you're feeling today," in which song?
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Question 11 of 15
11. "Mamma don't understand it. She wants to know where I've been. I'd have to be some kind of natural born fool," can be heard in what song?
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Question 12 of 15
12. "Well, the leaves have come to turning, and the goose has gone to fly, and bridges are for burning," are from what sentimental song?
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Question 13 of 15
13. JT entertains his audience with this prose from what song? "Oh, promised land and me still standing. It's a test of time. It's a real good sign."
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Question 14 of 15
14. From what compository material do these lyrics derive? "Go away then, damn you, go on and do as you please. You ain't gonna see me gettin' down on my knees."
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Question 15 of 15
15. "Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun. Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around." What song is this?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which song includes the following lyrics? "Everything I did was just a bore. Everywhere I went it seems I'd been there before."

Answer: How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" was originally recorded by Marvin Gaye in the mid-1960s.
2. From which JT song do these words appear? "Now the thing about time is that time isn't really real. It's just your point of view."

Answer: Secret O' Life

"Secret O' Life" was written by James Taylor, and was featured on his album "JT".
3. "And I thank my lucky stars that you are who you are, and not just another lovely lady sent down to break my heart," are from what song?

Answer: Your Smiling Face

"Your Smiling Face" was released in 1977 as a hit single, off of the album "JT".
4. In which song does James Taylor say, "Keep your head together and call my name out loud, and soon I will be knocking upon your door"?

Answer: You've Got A Friend

Even though "You've Got A Friend" is a Carole King original, James Taylor made it into a hit on the Billboard Charts in 1971.
5. In what song can you find the following lyrics? "Every now and then the things I lean on lose their meaning, and I find myself careening into places where I should not let me go."

Answer: Something In The Way She Moves

"Something In The Way She Moves" was re-recorded, along with "Carolina In My Mind", for James Taylor's "Greatest Hits" album.
6. The words, "Karen, she's a silver sun, you best walk her way and watch it shinin'. Watch her watch the mornin' come," appear in what song by James Taylor?

Answer: Carolina In My Mind

Since "Carolina" was released on James Taylor's only Apple Records album, you can hear George Harrison and Paul McCartney singing backing vocals on this song.
7. In which song does James observe, "Americano got the sleepy eye, but his body's still shaking like a live wire. Sleepy senorita with the eyes on fire"?

Answer: Mexico

"Mexico" was released on "Gorilla" in 1975, and served to be more successful than his previous album.
8. "Now the first of December was covered with snow. And so was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston" is heard in what reminiscent song?

Answer: Sweet Baby James

"Sweet Baby James", found on the album of the same name, was written for his newly born nephew.
9. "Well, I'm a demolition derby, a hefty hunk of steaming junk. Now, I'm a napalm bomb, baby; just guaranteed to blow your mind" is bragged about by James in what bluesy song?

Answer: Steamroller Blues

"Steamroller", found on "Sweet Baby James", proved itself to be a great bluesy song done by a soft-singing musician.
10. James doesn't care when he says, "Don't come to me with your sorrows anymore. I don't need to know how bad you're feeling today," in which song?

Answer: Love Has Brought Me Around

The first track on "Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon" served as a romantic diversion on an album that illustrated a different look at the world.
11. "Mamma don't understand it. She wants to know where I've been. I'd have to be some kind of natural born fool," can be heard in what song?

Answer: Country Road

Upon the release of "Country Road", it immediately became a Top 40 hit within the U.S.
12. "Well, the leaves have come to turning, and the goose has gone to fly, and bridges are for burning," are from what sentimental song?

Answer: Walking Man

The album of the same name was not a popular album when it was released as his fifth album in 1974. However, the title song "Walking Man" is still a fan favorite.
13. JT entertains his audience with this prose from what song? "Oh, promised land and me still standing. It's a test of time. It's a real good sign."

Answer: October Road

In 2002, "October Road" was released. The title song had many contributers, including Ry Cooder.
14. From what compository material do these lyrics derive? "Go away then, damn you, go on and do as you please. You ain't gonna see me gettin' down on my knees."

Answer: Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

"Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" can be found on James Taylor's "One Man Dog" album. This album, which was primarily recorded in Taylor's home studio, was structured as a concept album.
15. "Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun. Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around." What song is this?

Answer: Fire And Rain

"Fire and Rain" has had many rumors concerning its origin. However, James Taylor has informed the media that the real inspiration behind this song was a death of a friend and how that countered in to his own problems, including drug use and the failure of his first band.
Source: Author i_love_adam

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