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9 Journey quizzes and 105 Journey trivia questions.
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  Journey Lyrics: 10 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The FunTrivia lyrics quiz on late 1970s to mid 1980s rock band Journey! Match the lyrics with the song.
Average, 10 Qns, MrsSpade19, Mar 20 06
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  Multiple Choice Quiz about Journey Lyrics   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Are you a Journey fan? Prove it! This quiz will feature lyrics of many Journey hits, past and present. Songs will only be used once. Enjoy!
Average, 15 Qns, hausc018, Jul 02 12
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  Journey into Journey's Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most of these songs are from the compilation album of Journey's 'Greatest Hits'. Identify the song that these lyrics are from. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Pejikr, May 26 12
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  Journey Songs    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Questions about songs by the group Journey.
Average, 15 Qns, saxman4, Apr 08 17
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  Journey    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are 10 questions about the rock group Journey. This quiz would be mostly for an avid fan.
Tough, 10 Qns, Berkshire12, Aug 05 17
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  Journey:The Members    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the band Journey and the members of the band.
Average, 10 Qns, ABBARox123, Apr 24 12
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  Journey's Journey   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Questions about the evolution of this popular band. Even if you don't know this much about them, you might find the answers and accompanying elaborations interesting.
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  Journey: Name that Album!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I grew up listening to Journey during my younger days. I will describe to you a particular album and all you have to do is tell me the name of the Journey album I am describing.
Average, 10 Qns, skevino, Sep 20 15
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  Ipod Shuffle 10: Journey Part 1    
Multiple Choice
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This iPod installment focuses on music by Journey.
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trivia question Quick Question
Who was drummer Steve Smith playing for immediately before he was asked to join Journey?

From Quiz "Journey's Journey"





Journey Trivia Questions
1. What song are these lyrics from? "We sailed on together. We drifted apart. And here you are by my side."

From Quiz Journey Lyrics

Answer: Open Arms

Lyrics: "We sailed on together. We drifted apart. And here you are by my side. So now I come to you with open arms. Nothing to hide, believe what I say. So here I am with open arms, hoping you'll see what your love means to me. Open arms." This was released on the 1981 album "Escape", which was the only album of theirs to reach number one on the US Billboard 200 charts.

2. How many albums were released by Journey before they signed Steve Perry?

From Quiz Ipod Shuffle 10: Journey Part 1

Answer: Three

Journey released three albums pre-Steve Perry, none of which sold well. The first was the 1975 "Journey", the second "Look Into the Future" in 1976, and the third was "Next" from 1977.

3. Which Journey song has these lyrics? "Another night in any town You can hear the thunder of their cry Ahead of their time, they wonder why."

From Quiz Journey into Journey's Lyrics

Answer: Only the Young

The song was released in 1985 as a single, and in March of that year it reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. In the 1985 movie "Vision Quest", the song was featured on the soundtrack. The first time Journey played the song live was for a child, Kenny Sykaluk. He was suffering from cystic fibrosis. After his mother contacted the band, the members visited him in the hospital. The boy died the day after the band visited him. Source: Wikipedia

4. Which member was the lead vocalist of Journey from 1977-1998 and is the most well known of all their singers?

From Quiz Journey:The Members

Answer: Steve Perry

Steve Perry replaced Robert Fleischman (who was in the band for less than a year), and was debuted on Journey's 1978 album "Infinity". Perry went on to record studio albums "Evolution", "Departure", "Escape", "Frontiers", "Raised On Radio", and "Trial By Fire" with Journey, before leaving the band because of a hip injury.

5. From which Journey song do these lyrics come: "Those crazy nights, I do remember..."?

From Quiz Journey Lyrics

Answer: Stone In Love

This hit came from Journey's 1981 release "Escape".

6. In what year did the band formally begin calling itself Journey?

From Quiz Journey's Journey

Answer: 1973

Herbie Herbert, their soon-to-be road manager, was instrumental in helping put Neal Schon together with the rest of the group that would become Journey.

7. This album was the first one to feature Jonathan Cain on keyboards, who co-wrote many of the tracks. It was produced by Mike Stone and Kevin Elson. The album cover features a scarab beetle breaking out of what appears to be an egg or planet.

From Quiz Journey: Name that Album!

Answer: Escape

"Escape" has been certified as selling over nine million copies according to the RIAA. Some of the better-known tracks are "Don't Stop Believin'", "Who's Crying Now" and "Open Arms". The Egyptian scarab beetles appears on many of Journey's album covers, although in different settings and colors.

8. What lyric comes next? "Only the young can say, ____________________."

From Quiz Journey Lyrics

Answer: they're free to fly away

Lyrics from "Only the Young": "Only the young can say, they're free to fly away. Sharing the same desires, burning like wildfire." This was released on the soundtrack of the 1985 movie "Vision Quest", which is about a high school wrestler falling in love with an artist.

9. What Journey song reportedly inspired Kansas' "Carry on Wayward Son"?

From Quiz Ipod Shuffle 10: Journey Part 1

Answer: I'm Gonna Leave You

The main riff of "Carry on Wayward Son" does have some similarities to Journey's 1976 track "I'm Gonna Leave You". Guitarist George Tickner co-wrote the song with the band, but left the band before Journey recorded the song.

10. Name this song: "Winter is here again, O lord. Haven't been home in a year or more. I hope she holds on a little longer. Sent a letter on a long summer day Made of silver, not of clay. Ohh I've been runnin' round this dusty road."

From Quiz Journey into Journey's Lyrics

Answer: Wheel in the Sky

The song first appeared on the album "Infinity", off the Columbia Records label. "Infinity" was released on January 20, 1978. On the album, Neal Schon played the acoustic and electric guitar, Steve Perry was the lead vocalist, Gregg Rolie was the keyboardist, Ross Valory played the bass, and Aynsley Dunbar was the drummer and percussionist.

11. Which member joined Journey in 1980 and is still presently the keyboardist?

From Quiz Journey:The Members

Answer: Jonathan Cain

Jonathan Cain replaced Gregg Rolie, who had become tired of touring with the band. Rolie recommended Cain, of the group The Babys for the new keyboardist. Cain's use of synthesizers created a whole new sound for Journey. He proved to be a great addition to Journey, and co-wrote all the songs on Journey's 1981 album "Escape".

12. From which Journey song do these lyrics come: "One love feeds the fire, one heart burns desire..."?

From Quiz Journey Lyrics

Answer: Who's Cryin' Now

This hit is from 1981's "Escape".

13. Which title was Journey's first successful album?

From Quiz Journey

Answer: Infinity

It was "Infinity", their fourth album, released in 1978 and was also the first album that displayed Steve Perry on vocals. The album generated three hit singles "Wheel In The Sky", "Lights" and "Anytime".

14. Which song often immediately follows "Feeling That Way?"

From Quiz Journey Songs

Answer: Anytime

The first song ends, and the second song begins, both with acapella (only vocal) harmonies. "Feeling that way ... Ooh anytime that you want me ..."

15. What lyric comes next? "They say that the road ain't no place _______________."

From Quiz Journey Lyrics

Answer: to start a family

Lyrics from "Faithfully": "They say that the road ain't no place to start a family. Right down the line, it's been you and me. And loving a music man ain't always what it's supposed to be. Oh girl, you stand by me. I'm forever yours, faithfully." This song was released on the 1983 album "Frontiers".

16. While auditioning lead vocalists, Journey briefly hired Robert Fleischman and even recorded a song with him before they hired Steve Perry. What was the song?

From Quiz Ipod Shuffle 10: Journey Part 1

Answer: For You

"For You" would later be released on Fleischman's solo album "Perfect Stranger". Journey would release the song on their "Time 3" compilation.

17. What song are these lyrics from? "So you think you're lonely, Well my friend I'm lonely too. I want to get back to my city by the bay."

From Quiz Journey into Journey's Lyrics

Answer: Lights

The single "Lights" was released on August 1978, and originally came from the "Infinity" album. The song was written about San Francisco, the city where the band started. Steve Perry and Neal Schon wrote the song.

18. Which member has been in Journey since its start in 1973 and hasn't been replaced (even briefly)?

From Quiz Journey:The Members

Answer: Neal Schon

Neal Schon is one of the original members of Journey and has been in Journey since it was formed in 1973. He appeared on every single Journey album as the lead guitarist. He's well known for his soaring guitar riffs in many of Journey's songs.

19. From which Journey song do these lyrics come: "I see your face at the movies, I hear your voice on the radio, you're making love on the silver screen..."?

From Quiz Journey Lyrics

Answer: Suzanne

This tune is from Journey's last Perry-fronted album of the '80s, "Raised on Radio".

20. Which song contains the following lyrics? "Yesterday was a good day, It's after midnight and I've got you on my mind."

From Quiz Journey Songs

Answer: Just the Same Way

Nice rollicking piano on this song from the "Evolution" album.

21. Who suggested the band be called Journey?

From Quiz Journey's Journey

Answer: An associate of the band's manager

There WAS a name-the-band contest on the radio station, though it apparently didn't produce any appealing options.

22. What song are these lyrics from? "We've learned to take the laughter with the tears."

From Quiz Journey Lyrics

Answer: After All These Years

Lyrics: "And I'm proud of all the blessings you have given me. The mountains we have climbed to get this far. We've learned to take the laughter with the tears, after all these years." This song is on their most recent album "Revelation", which was released in 2008.

23. "Infinity", the first album with Steve Perry, was the last album with what original band member?

From Quiz Ipod Shuffle 10: Journey Part 1

Answer: Aynsley Dunbar & Dunbar

Aynsley Dunbar was Journey's drummer for their first four albums. He was originally slated to be the drummer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience, but Jimi was unable to decide between him and Mitch Mitchell. A coin toss awarded the role to Mitchell. Dunbar recorded numerous albums with John Mayall & Bluesbreakers, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Ian Hunter, Sammy Hagar, Jefferson Starship, White Snake, UFO, and Jake E. Lee.

24. Which drummer joined in 1998 after the departure of Steve Perry and Steve Smith?

From Quiz Journey:The Members

Answer: Deen Castronovo

Deen Castronovo became the drummer after Steve Smith left Journey in 1998. His first album with Journey was 2001's "Arrival". He also played on 2002's "Red 13", 2005's "Generations" and 2008's "Revelation". Deen also sings and provides lead vocals for "Mother Father" and also "Keep On Running" and "Still They Ride".

25. From which Journey song do these lyrics come: "Lying beside you, here in the dark, feeling your heartbeat to mine..."?

From Quiz Journey Lyrics

Answer: Open Arms

This one of Journey's monster hits from their biggest album, "Escape".

26. Which Journey song had the highest position on the US Billboard Hot 100?

From Quiz Journey

Answer: Open Arms

It was "Open Arms", released January of 1982, it was their highest charting single. It hit the Billboard Top 40 and peaked at #2 for six consecutive weeks only to be denied the #1 position by "Centerfold" by the J. Geils Band and "I Love Rock And Roll" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.

27. Which Journey song has "nana's" that seem to go on forever at the end?

From Quiz Journey Songs

Answer: Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'

I'm sure the easy singalong melodies helped make the tune popular, but they do seem to go on a little long.

28. What song are these lyrics from? "Oh I don't know where I'll be tomorrow."

From Quiz Journey Lyrics

Answer: Wheel In The Sky

Lyrics: "Oh the wheel in the sky keeps on turnin'. Oh I don't know where I'll be tomorrow. Wheel in the sky keeps me yearnin'. Oh I don't know, I don't know." This song was released on the 1978 album "Infinity". This is the first album that Steve Perry sings on.

29. In 2008, Journey had the first song released before the digital era to reach two million in digital sales and become the first most downloaded catalog song in iTunes history. What was the song?

From Quiz Ipod Shuffle 10: Journey Part 1

Answer: Don't Stop Believing

In 2008, Journey had an apparent resurgence. They licensed "Don't Stop Believing" for various TV appearances, including the series finale of "The Sopranos". Twenty-seven years after its release on the 1981 album "Escape", they had the best selling catalog song in iTunes history. A catalog song is iTunes terminology for a track that was recorded before the digital era.

30. The original bassist in Journey was briefly replaced in the mid 1980s. Can you name him?

From Quiz Journey:The Members

Answer: Ross Valory

Ross Valory, like Neal Schon, is the only original member of Journey still in the band. In the height of Journey's popularity, Valory was fired from the band temporarily and was replaced by Randy Jackson. He returned to the band in the 90s and appeared on every album since then.

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