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Elton John, Did He Really Say That?

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Elton John Did He Really Say That game quiz
"Whether it's brutal honesty or diva-like ramblings, Sir Elton John is notorious for his sharp tongue. This quiz will include some spoken words and some lyrics from the pop superstar's songs. Good luck!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. "I'm glad I've given up drugs and alcohol. It would be awful to be like Keith Richards. He's pathetic. It's like a monkey with arthritis, trying to go on stage and look young. I have great respect for the Stones but they would have been better if they had thrown Keith out 15 years ago."

Why did Elton verbally bash Keith Ricahrds?
    Elton thought Richards didn't deserve an award
    Richards insulted Elton first
    Richards refused to collaborate with Elton
    Elton was dumped by Richards after a seamy 1970's affair


2. Which song contains the line "Well, here's my middle finger!"?
    I'm Still Standing
    Who Wears These Shoes
    Made in England
    Someone Saved My Life Tonight


3. In September 2004, Elton yelled "Rude vile pigs!" towards a group of people in a Taiwan airport. Who were they?
    Reporters
    Fans
    Paparazzi
    Political activists


4. In what song can you hear the statement "I'm better than you. It's the way that I move. The things that I do."?
    I Think I'm Gonna Kill Myself
    Healing Hands
    Club At The End Of The Street
    The Bitch Is Back


5. Which reality TV series did Elton accuse of being "racist" in April, 2004?
    Survivor
    American Idol
    The Apprentice
    The Restaurant


6. In this early 1970's hit Elton sang "Won't you please excuse my frankness but it's not my cup of tea." What is the title of the song?
    Border Song
    Your Song
    Sixty Years On
    Skyline Pigeon


7. "Anyone who lip-synchs in public on stage when you pay 75 pounds to see them should be shot" was uttered in reference to which female pop diva in October, 2004?
    Celine Dion
    Gloria Estefan
    Janet Jackson
    Madonna


8. "But I'm gonna put buckshots in your pants if you step into my yard" can be heard in which of these songs from the 1973 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album?
    Dirty Little Girl
    Love Lies Bleeding
    Grey Seal
    I've Seen That Movie Too


9. In 2001 Elton shocked the world by defending a popular yet controversial artist by saying his musing were "Really hard-core stuff, but it's intelligent hard-core. It's poetry and also musically interesting." Other groups said the "stuff" was homophobic and misogynistic, including American Vice President Dick Cheney's wife, Lynne. Who was the controversial figure Elton defended?
    Answer: (One Word - 6 letters)


10. OK, a tough one for the Eltonites. "Oh you bloody young fools. I could get more sense out of the back end of a mule" can be heard in what 1973 B-side single?
    Take Me Down To The Ocean
    Live Like Horses
    Screw You
    Shakey Ground


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Compiled May 20 13