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Yacht Rock Trivia Quiz

Only given the name "Yacht Rock", years after the actual music was first produced in the 70s, 80s and early 90s, the genre is characterized by high production values, smooth styles, often with an upbeat rhythm, and often themes of male angst.

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

Author
Gazzaforn

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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408,767

Updated
Apr 23 22

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Author's Note: Given the first line and another excerpt from the lyrics, identify the song and artist.

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what song would you find the following lyrics?
First line:
"He came from somewhere back in her long ago."
Lyric excerpt:
"As he rises to her apology
Anybody else would surely know
He's watching her go"
Hint

"Africa" by Toto

"You Belong To Me" by The Doobie Brothers

"What A Fool Believes" by the Doobie Brothers

"Rosanna" by Toto

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what song would you find the following lyrics?
First Line:
"I was tired of my lady, we�d been together too long"
Lyric Excerpt:
"It was my own lovely lady, and she said, "Oh, it�s you"
And we laughed for a moment, and I said, "I never knew"" Hint

"Who's Right, Who's Wrong" by Kenny Loggins

"Turn Your Love Around" by George Benson

"Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett

"Escape (the Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what song would you find the following lyrics?
First Line:
"All I want to do when I wake up in the morning is see your eyes"
Lyric Excerpt:
"Meet you all the way, meet you all the way"
Hint

"Moondance" by Van Morrison

"Waiting For Your Love" by Toto

"Rosanna" by Toto

"Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what song would you find the following lyrics?
First Line:
"Lido missed the boat that day he left the shack"
Lyric Excerpt:
"He said one more job ought to get it
One last shot 'fore we quit it
One more for the road"
Hint

"What Can I Say" by Boz Scaggs

"Life Is a Gamble" by Didi and Jules

"Gamble Everything for Love" by Ben Lee

"Lido Shuffle" by Boz Scaggs

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what song would you find the following lyrics?
First Line:
"Wrapped around each other"
Lyric Excerpt:
"We had it all
Just like Bogie and Bacall
Starring in our old late, late show"
Hint

"Casablanca" by Bertie Higgins

"What Can I Say" by Boz Scaggs

"Lido Shuffle" by Boz Scaggs

"Key Largo" by Bertie Higgins

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what song would you find the following lyrics?
First Line:
"We hear you're leaving, that's okay"
Lyric Excerpt:
"It's the only one you own
You might use it if you feel better
When you get home"
Hint

"Reelin' In The Years" by Steely Dan

"Rikki Don't Lose That Number" by Steely Dan

"I Want to Know What Love Is " by Foreigner

"Waiting For a Girl Like You" by Foreigner

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what song would you find the following lyrics?
First Line:
"Well, my friends, the time has come"
Lyric Excerpt:
"We're going to;
Party, karamu, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along!" Hint

"Diamond Girl" by Seals and Crofts

"Running With the Night" by Lionel Richie

"All Night Long (All Night)" by Lionel Richie

"Summer Breeze" by Seals and Crofts

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what song would you find the following lyrics?
First Line:
"Well, it's not far down to paradise, at least it's not for me"
Lyric Excerpt:
"Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free" Hint

"Sailing" by Rod Stewart

"Sailing to Philadelphia" by Mark Knopfler

"Sailing Away" by Chris de Burgh

"Sailing" by Christopher Cross

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what song would you find the following lyrics?
First Line:
"You used to live in New York City"
Lyric Excerpt:
"All those girls on TV movies
All those boys on Broadway
When you can't make up your mind
You know you go either way"
Hint

"New York" by Eskimo Joe

"Bi-Coastal" by Peter Allen

"Empire State of Mind" by Alicia Keys

"New York Minute" by Don Henley

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what song would you find the following lyrics?
First Line:
"My friends wonder why I call you all of the time"
Lyric Excerpt:
"When they insist on knowing my bliss
I tell them this
When they want to know what the reason is
I only smile when I lie, then I tell them why" Hint

"Kiss On My List" by Hall & Oates

"Rich Girl" by Hall & Oates

"Maneater" by Hall & Oates

"Private Eyes" by Hall & Oates

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what song would you find the following lyrics? First line: "He came from somewhere back in her long ago." Lyric excerpt: "As he rises to her apology Anybody else would surely know He's watching her go"

Answer: "What A Fool Believes" by the Doobie Brothers

Released in 1978 and written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins "What A Fool Believes" was a hit for The Doobie Brothers in 1979. Michael Jackson claimed to have contributed to the backing vocals, but this was denied by the band.

2. In what song would you find the following lyrics? First Line: "I was tired of my lady, we�d been together too long" Lyric Excerpt: "It was my own lovely lady, and she said, "Oh, it�s you" And we laughed for a moment, and I said, "I never knew""

Answer: "Escape (the Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes

The singer responds to a personal ad (pre-internet dating) and when they meet at O'Malley's bar, she turns out to be his own lovely lady.
"Escape (The Pi�a Colada Song)" was written and recorded by Rupert Holmes for his album "Partners in Crime". The song peaked on the charts in December 1979 to become the final US number one song of the 1970s. It is featured in many films including "Shrek", "Guardians of the Galaxy", "Grown Ups", "Third Watch" and "The Goldbergs". Not all commentators consider it to be Yacht Rock, but it's a pretty imprecise category, so I'm including it here.

3. In what song would you find the following lyrics? First Line: "All I want to do when I wake up in the morning is see your eyes" Lyric Excerpt: "Meet you all the way, meet you all the way"

Answer: "Rosanna" by Toto

The first single from Toto's 1982 album "Toto IV", "Rosanna" won the Record of the year in the 1983 Grammy awards. It peaked at number two on the Billboard charts.

4. In what song would you find the following lyrics? First Line: "Lido missed the boat that day he left the shack" Lyric Excerpt: "He said one more job ought to get it One last shot 'fore we quit it One more for the road"

Answer: "Lido Shuffle" by Boz Scaggs

Boz Scaggs was a member of the Steve Miller Band before recording solo albums. The recording of "Lido Shuffle" had future members of Toto in the backing band. It was on his hit album "Silk Degrees".

5. In what song would you find the following lyrics? First Line: "Wrapped around each other" Lyric Excerpt: "We had it all Just like Bogie and Bacall Starring in our old late, late show"

Answer: "Key Largo" by Bertie Higgins

"Key Largo" was released in 1981 by Bertie Higgins and peaked at number eight on the US charts, being his only US hit. His song "Casablanca" was a hit in Japan and China.

6. In what song would you find the following lyrics? First Line: "We hear you're leaving, that's okay" Lyric Excerpt: "It's the only one you own You might use it if you feel better When you get home"

Answer: "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" by Steely Dan

Released in 1974, "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" was on Steely Dan's third album "Pretzel Logic". It peaked at number four on the US charts, being their most successful single. Not as Yacht Rock as other songs in their catalogue, but better known.

7. In what song would you find the following lyrics? First Line: "Well, my friends, the time has come" Lyric Excerpt: "We're going to; Party, karamu, fiesta, forever Come on and sing along!"

Answer: "All Night Long (All Night)" by Lionel Richie

"All Night Long (All Night)" was released in 1983 on Lionel Richie's second album "Can't Slow Down", becoming a US number one. Richie performed the song at the closing ceremony of the LA Olympics. Lionel Richie was previously the lead vocalist in the Commodores.

8. In what song would you find the following lyrics? First Line: "Well, it's not far down to paradise, at least it's not for me" Lyric Excerpt: "Sailing takes me away to where I've always heard it could be Just a dream and the wind to carry me And soon I will be free"

Answer: "Sailing" by Christopher Cross

"Sailing" was released in 1980 as the second single from Christopher Cross' eponymous debut album and reached number one in the US. The song won three Grammys and the album won another.

9. In what song would you find the following lyrics? First Line: "You used to live in New York City" Lyric Excerpt: "All those girls on TV movies All those boys on Broadway When you can't make up your mind You know you go either way"

Answer: "Bi-Coastal" by Peter Allen

Released in 1980, "Bi-Coastal" was a single from the album of the same name. Allen was an Australian singer-songwriter, who won an Academy Award and Grammy for co-writing "Arthur's Theme". He appeared on Broadway and was married to Liza Minelli. After they divorced, he found the love of his life Gregory Connell.

They both died of AIDS, in 1984 and 1992 respectively. "Bi-Coastal" may have reflected more than his love of both New York and LA.

10. In what song would you find the following lyrics? First Line: "My friends wonder why I call you all of the time" Lyric Excerpt: "When they insist on knowing my bliss I tell them this When they want to know what the reason is I only smile when I lie, then I tell them why"

Answer: "Kiss On My List" by Hall & Oates

"Kiss On My List" was released in 1981, the third single from Daryl Hall & John Oates ninth studio album "Voices" and became their second US number one. It was written by Daryl Hall and his long-time girlfriend's sister Janna Allen, with the intention of her recording it. When he heard the song, their manager demanded that they record it themselves.

Source: Author Gazzaforn

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