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Quiz about William Joel But You Can Call Me Billy
Quiz about William Joel But You Can Call Me Billy

William Joel But You Can Call Me Billy Quiz


With over 150 million records sold and an induction to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Billy Joel is an American music legend. How well do you know the Long Island Piano Man?

A multiple-choice quiz by GBfan. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
GBfan
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
382,239
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
232
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which all-star guest did NOT appear on Billy's album "The Bridge"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In Billy's 2016 tour, he paid tribute to what recently deceased singer by performing "Take It Easy" live? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Billy Joel was born in 1959 in the Bronx, NY.


Question 4 of 10
4. On "Glass Houses", Billy started daydreaming about Diane and fell asleep on the couch. What was he found guilty of "Sleeping With The _______ On?" Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The end of the world might be right around the corner if Billy's hit, "Miami 2017" comes true. Complete this opening line featuring a New York City landmark, "I've seen the lights go out on ______" Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Goodnight _______" Which Asian city completes the title of a song dedicated to the U.S. soldiers who gave their all for their country? It's from his "Nylon Curtain" album.
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Everyone thinks Christie Brinkley was the inspiration for "Uptown Girl", but it was actually first written about which Supermodel that Billy was dating first? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Tom Hanks dressed in drag for his TV show "Bosom Buddies". Which Billy Joel song was used as the TV theme song? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "New York State of Mind" has become an anthem for residents of the Big Apple. Which other fellow New Yorker recorded a version of the song? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Billy tells the life story of what Russian man in "Leningrad"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which all-star guest did NOT appear on Billy's album "The Bridge"?

Answer: Elton John

Billy and Elton John have toured together with dueling pianos on stage. Cyndi and Billy teamed up for "Code Of Silence" and Ray Charles recorded "Baby Grand" for the album.
2. In Billy's 2016 tour, he paid tribute to what recently deceased singer by performing "Take It Easy" live?

Answer: Glenn Frey

2016 has been a horrible year for music legends. We lost Prince, Bowie, Lemmy, and Glenn Frey in the first five months of 2016.
3. Billy Joel was born in 1959 in the Bronx, NY.

Answer: False

If you clicked True, Billy thanks you! He was born a decade earlier, 1949, in the Bronx.
4. On "Glass Houses", Billy started daydreaming about Diane and fell asleep on the couch. What was he found guilty of "Sleeping With The _______ On?"

Answer: Television

The iconic album cover for "Glass Houses" shows Billy throwing a rock through his window.
5. The end of the world might be right around the corner if Billy's hit, "Miami 2017" comes true. Complete this opening line featuring a New York City landmark, "I've seen the lights go out on ______"

Answer: Broadway

Billy's prophetic words have partially come true. Retired New Yorkers have been flocking to Florida in droves for the past six decades.
6. "Goodnight _______" Which Asian city completes the title of a song dedicated to the U.S. soldiers who gave their all for their country? It's from his "Nylon Curtain" album.

Answer: Saigon

During his Shea Stadium concert, Billy brought a huge group of veterans on stage to sing the chorus of "Goodnight Saigon".
7. Everyone thinks Christie Brinkley was the inspiration for "Uptown Girl", but it was actually first written about which Supermodel that Billy was dating first?

Answer: Elle Macpherson

The Australian supermodel appeared five times as the cover girl of "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue.
8. Tom Hanks dressed in drag for his TV show "Bosom Buddies". Which Billy Joel song was used as the TV theme song?

Answer: My Life

Peter Scolari was Hanks' co-star on ABC's "Bosom Buddies" which ran from 1980 to 1982. "Pretty Woman" was a 60s hit from Roy Orbison.
9. "New York State of Mind" has become an anthem for residents of the Big Apple. Which other fellow New Yorker recorded a version of the song?

Answer: Barbra Streisand

Bruce, Jon, and Frank are all from New Jersey! They're already living in New York's shadow, no need to throw gas on the fire and pay extra tribute to NYC.
10. Billy tells the life story of what Russian man in "Leningrad"?

Answer: Viktor

"Leningrad" appeared on Billy's 1989 album "Stormfront". It's a true story dedicated to their friendship kindled during Billy's tour of Russia in 1987.
Source: Author GBfan

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