Songwriters' Inspirations No. 1

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1. Ricky Nelson wrote and recorded "Garden Party" in 1972. About what "garden" was he referring? Garden of Eden A backyard garden Garden of Good and Evil Madison Square Garden

2. What was James Taylor's inspiration for "Fire and Rain"? An earthquake A school fire His own life A car crash

3. Who was Paul Anka's "Diana"? A girlfriend An royal princess A movie star A babysitter

4. What was the significance of the numbers in the 1970 Chicago hit "25 Or 6 to 4"? Time of day Someone's birthday Gambling odds Lottery pick

5. Who was the inspiration for the Derek and the Domino's hit "Layla"? Eric Clapton's sister Grace Slick Janis Jopling George Harrison's wife

6. In 1964 the Four Seasons had a mega-hit with "Rag Doll". Who or what was the songwriters inspiration? A prostitute A ragged and dirty little girl A toy on a playground His younger sister

7. Of whom was Roy Orbison thinking when he wrote "Pretty Woman"? His wife A woman he saw walking down the street His girlfriend Sandra Dee

8. About whom did Paul Anka write 1960's "Puppy Love"? Annette Funicello Debbie Reynolds His first grade teacher His second grade girlfriend

9. One of Bob Dylan's most often performed songs is "Just Like a Woman". About whom was Dylan singing? His mother Rita Coolidge Janis Joplin A pin-up girl

10. Who was Buddy Holly's "Peggy Sue"? His high school sweetheart His mother His imaginary girlfriend His drummer's girlfriend