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Anatomy of a Song: "The Weight"

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Anatomy of a Song The Weight game quiz
"Just how much do you know about The Band's classic "The Weight"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #12 in the 'Anatomy' series. All quotes in the answers are derived from www.songfacts.com."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The song opens with:

"I pulled into Nazareth, I was feelin' about half past dead"

Where is the Nazareth that is referred to in the lyric?
    New York State
    Israel
    Pennsylvania
    Texas


2. When the singer asked "Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?", what was the helpful reply he got?
    Yes
    Who wants to know?
    Dunno
    No


3. As we reach the chorus, what word is missing?:

"Take a load off ______, take a load for free"
    Manny
    Danny
    Andy
    Fanny


4. Who walked side by side with Carmen?
    God
    The Devil
    Luke
    Chester


5. What is Luke "waitin' on" in the song?
    Opening time
    Clarification
    The answer
    Judgement day


6. Who was asked to provide company for Anna Lee?
    Jack
    Chester
    The Narrator
    Carmen


7. Where did Chester catch up with the singer?
    In the fog
    That night
    In the parking lot
    At the motel


8. By what adjective is Chester described?
    Happy
    Lazy
    Crazy
    Crappy


9. What is 'caught' in the last verse of the song?
    Break
    Cold
    Cannonball
    Train


10. A question with a difference to end with. Coincidentally, the title of one of Petula Clark's best known songs appears in the lyrics. Which song is it?
    Answer: (The song in question has been highlighted in a "Seinfeld" episode)


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Compiled Jun 20 13