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Anatomy of a Song: "Sky Pilot"

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Introduction:
"Just how much do you know about The Animals' classic "Sky Pilot"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #13 in the 'Anatomy' series."


1. What is the "Sky Pilot"?
    A fighter pilot
    A bomber pilot
    A military chaplain
    An air trafic controller


2. What smell pervades the air as the Sky Pilot addresses the soldiers?
    Death
    Gunpowder
    Gun grease
    Gasoline


3. And as "the boys...stand in line", what "shine(s)"?
    The sun
    Their brass
    The future
    Their bayonets


4. What words of encouragement does the Sky Pilot offer to the troops?
    He tells them of John 3:16
    He tells them everything will be fine
    He tells them it's all right
    He tells them good will prevail


5. Complete this lyric:

"Soon there'll be blood and many will die
______ back home they will cry"
    Mothers and fathers
    Aunties and uncles
    Sisters and brothers
    Grandmas and grandpas


6. The Sky Pilot stays behind:

"He mumbles a prayer and it ends with a smile
The order is given
They move down the line
But he's still behind and he'll meditate"

However, his meditation won't "ease the hate" and it also "won't stop the ______"?
    Bloodshed
    Death
    Bleeding
    Mourning


7. As the Sky Pilot lies down, what is it that he "hopes the men will find...in the words that he said"?
    Comfort
    Salvation
    Bravery
    Courage


8. The Sky Pilot tells the troops:

"You're ______ of God, you must understand
The fate of your country is in your young hands"
    Children
    Chosen
    Disciples
    Soldiers


9. What kind of "stench" is mentioned as "(drifting) up to the skies"?
    Death
    Blood
    Defeat
    Dishonour


10. Which of the Ten Commandments is sung about?
    Thou shalt not commit adultery
    Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy
    Honour thy father and thy mother
    Thou shalt not kill


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