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Quiz about The One Who Writes the Words for Elton John

The One Who Writes the Words for Elton John Quiz

Bernie Taupin is one of the geniuses behind Elton John's music. How well do you know him?

A multiple-choice quiz by Lpez. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Lpez

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5 mins

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356,952

Updated
Jun 12 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Bernie's complete name is Bernard John Patchett Taupin. When was he born? Hint

March 25, 1954

March 25, 1947

May 22, 1950

May 22, 1951

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bernie dropped out of school when he was 15.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1967, Taupin answered an advert in the "New Musical Express" from which record label? Hint

Columbia Records

Capitol Records

DJM Records

Liberty Records

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bernie has not only composed for Elton John. Which song from the band Starship did he write? Hint

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

Jane

Sara

We Built This City

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1971, Bernie released his first solo album, called "Taupin". What 1980 album was his second? Hint

Tribe

He Who Rides the Tiger

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Bernie

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Question 6 of 10

6. At what age did Bernie write "Your Song"? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Bernie also collaborated with the Farm Dogs. Which album did they release in 1998? Hint

Immigrant Sons

Farm Dogs

Last Stand in Open Country

Taupin and the Dogs

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2009, which radio station did Bernie launch? Hint

American Roots Radio

Live365

WABC-AM

TaupinRadio

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was Bernie's first wife? Hint

Maxine Feibelman

Toni Lynn Russo

Stephanie Haymes

He has never been married

10. In 1973, the book "Bernie Taupin: The One Who Writes the Words for Elton John" was released. According to the cover of the book, it contains "complete lyrics from 1968 to __________". Finish the sentence.

Answer: (Four Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bernie's complete name is Bernard John Patchett Taupin. When was he born?

Answer: May 22, 1950

Bernie was born on May 22, 1950 to Robert and Daphne Taupin in Lincolnshire, England. March 25, 1947 is actually the birthdate of Elton John, who was also born in England.

2. Bernie dropped out of school when he was 15.

Answer: True

Bernie had always shown a great interest in writing, although not so much for school. He thought that if he kept studying, his future would be depressing. So he dropped out at age 15.

3. In 1967, Taupin answered an advert in the "New Musical Express" from which record label?

Answer: Liberty Records

That same advert was answered by Elton. The A&R (Artists and Repertoire) man for the company, Ray Williams, would later join them together, producing an excellent work partnership.
Capitol Records was the label that signed The Beatles.

4. Bernie has not only composed for Elton John. Which song from the band Starship did he write?

Answer: We Built This City

"We Built This City" was released in 1985 and received a Grammy nomination in 1986 for "best rock vocal performance by a duo or group". The song has also received the "honor" to be featured in "Blender magazine's '50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs Ever'". In 2011, a poll in "The Rolling Stone Magazine" website named the song the "worst song of the 80s".

5. In 1971, Bernie released his first solo album, called "Taupin". What 1980 album was his second?

Answer: He Who Rides the Tiger

For this album, Bernie wrote the words and Dennis Tufano made the music. It contained nine tracks and was released by American Beat Records.

6. At what age did Bernie write "Your Song"?

Answer: 17

Bernie says this in an interview available in his official website. In 1998, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

7. Bernie also collaborated with the Farm Dogs. Which album did they release in 1998?

Answer: Immigrant Sons

"Immigrant Sons" was a 14-track album produced by David Cole. "Last Stand in Open Country" was also a collaboration of Farm Dogs and Taupin, released in 1996.

8. In 2009, which radio station did Bernie launch?

Answer: American Roots Radio

The objective of this station is to show the different genres of music that have shaped the United States.

9. Who was Bernie's first wife?

Answer: Maxine Feibelman

They were married from 1971 to 1976. It is said that the song "Tiny Dancer" is based on Maxine.

Answer: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" was a song and an album by Elton and Bernie. It was a great hit, just like many of the songs Bernie wrote for John.

Source: Author Lpez

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