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Trains and Boats and Planes Trivia Quiz

Transport features many times in popular songs. All the following questions refer to songs with a reference to traveling either by Train, Boat or Plane in their titles. Have fun playing.

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

Author
rubytops

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,162

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
915

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what train were Crosby, Stills and Nash riding in 1969? Hint

The Marrakesh Express

Last Train to Clarkesville

The Orient Express

The Southbound Train

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Scottish band Nazareth had a UK Hit with the song "This Flight Tonight" in 1973. Which Canadian singer/songwriter originally penned this song? Hint

K D Lang

Neil Young

Joni Mitchell

Gordon Lightfoot

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the boat that gave The Beach Boys a hit record in 1966? Hint

The Black Pearl

Sloop John B

The Barbara Ann

The Jolly Roger

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in 1970? Hint

The Mamas and Papas

Peter, Paul and Mary

The Carpenters

Jefferson Airplane

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Question 5 of 10

5. What time of day did Gladys Knight and the Pips take the train to Georgia? Hint

Noon

Morning

Midnight

Evening

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which year did Lulu have a top ten UK Chart hit with the song "The Boat That I Row"? Hint

1965

1964

1967

1966

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following American bands were "Learning to Fly" in 1991? Hint

ZZ Top

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Bon Jovi

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Liverpool based group were on a "Ferry Cross The Mersey" in 1964? Hint

The Beatles

The Searchers

The Swinging Blue Jeans

Gerry and The Pacemakers

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Question 9 of 10

9. The song "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" by Elton John appears on which of his many albums? Hint

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Madman Across The Water

Songs From The West Coast

Sleeping With The Past

10. The title of this quiz is taken from the actual song "Trains and Boats and Planes" which was sung and released in 1965 by Burt Bacharach (who wrote the music) and his Orchestra. A second version was released in 1966 by which lady singer who went on to record many more Bacharach/David songs in her long career?

Answer: (Two Words - 6 and 7 letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what train were Crosby, Stills and Nash riding in 1969?

Answer: The Marrakesh Express

The song "Marrakesh Express" was recorded on the first album released by Crosby, Stills and Nash, who were hailed by many as the first Super Group. This song was originally put forward by Graham Nash for the Hollies to record along with some other of his compositions.

The Hollies were not enamored with the new songs and soon after, Nash left the Hollies and joined forces with Crosby and Stills in LA who had also left their previous groups, The Byrds and The Buffalo Springfield respectively.

2. The Scottish band Nazareth had a UK Hit with the song "This Flight Tonight" in 1973. Which Canadian singer/songwriter originally penned this song?

Answer: Joni Mitchell

"This Flight Tonight" was written and recorded by Joni Mitchell. It was included on her album "Blue" which was released in June 1971. "This Flight Tonight" was the third UK hit single for the band Nazareth.

3. What was the name of the boat that gave The Beach Boys a hit record in 1966?

Answer: Sloop John B

"The Sloop John B" was the seventh track on the Beach Boy's innovative album "Pet Sounds" and also released as a single in the summer of 1966. It was included as part of the soundtrack to the film "Forrest Gump" during the Vietnam War scenes.

4. Who was "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in 1970?

Answer: Peter, Paul and Mary

Peter Paul and Mary, whose roots were in the folk tradition, recorded this John Denver song on their album "1700" in 1967. They released this track as a single in 1969 and it reached number one on the USA Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. However, on the UK charts it peaked at number two.

5. What time of day did Gladys Knight and the Pips take the train to Georgia?

Answer: Midnight

The song "Midnight Train To Georgia" was written by Jim Weatherly. The recording by Gladys Knight and the Pips was nominated for a Grammy Award.

6. In which year did Lulu have a top ten UK Chart hit with the song "The Boat That I Row"?

Answer: 1967

"The Boat That I Row", written by Neil Diamond, was released in the UK in April 1967. It was the first record released by Lulu on the EMI label and peaked at the number six position.

7. Which of the following American bands were "Learning to Fly" in 1991?

Answer: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

"Learning To Fly" was written in 1991 by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne. It was released by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on the album "Into The Great Wide Open". Jeff Lynne originally part of the British group ELO had also been one part of the Travelling Wilburys along with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Bob Dylan.

8. Which Liverpool based group were on a "Ferry Cross The Mersey" in 1964?

Answer: Gerry and The Pacemakers

"Ferry Cross The Mersey" is the title song of the film of the same name scripted by Tony Warren, released in 1965 and featuring as the main focal point the Merseyside group Gerry and Pacemakers.
There is some dispute as to whether the song should have an apostrophe before the C in "Cross". However, the discography on the official Gerry and The Pacemakers site does not include it so I have left it out in this instance.
This song was nearly The Beatles' second single but they decided to go with their own composition of "Please Please Me" instead.

9. The song "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" by Elton John appears on which of his many albums?

Answer: Songs From The West Coast

The album "Songs From The West Coast" released in 2001 was Elton John's first studio recorded album since 1997. "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" was the final track of 12 on the album. All songs on the album were penned by Bernie Taupin and Elton John.

Answer: Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick released the single "Trains and Boats and Planes" in 1966. It peaked at number 22 on The Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the US.
Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who together wrote the song, met in the "Famous Music" offices in 1957 in New York. Together they have penned over 150 compositions together.

Source: Author rubytops

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