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Quiz about Working Class Man Jimmy Barnes 2

Working Class Man: Jimmy Barnes #2 Quiz

My second quiz about the iconic Australian vocalist Jimmy Barnes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy his music.

A multiple-choice quiz by annmarie47. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
annmarie47

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,448

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Jimmy's song "Vision" features some bagpipe playing.

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Question 2 of 10

2. The "Working Class Man" has black denim in his veins.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Barnesy song contains the words "like a cold wind in December when we don't see eye to eye"? Hint

Waitin' For The Heartache

I'm Still On Your Side

Lessons in Love

Too Much Ain't Enough Love

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jimmy's cover of The Easybeats song "Good Times" was successful not only in Australia but also in the US. With which Australian band did he record the song? Hint

The Models

INXS

Midnight Oil

The Divinyls

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which song contains the lyrics "the pushing and the shoving when you know that we ought to be loving"? Hint

Love Is Enough

Let's Make It Last All Night

Little Darling

Lay Down Your Guns

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the early '90s Jimmy released a duet edition of "The Best" (aka "Simply the Best") with Tina Turner. This song was used to promote which sport? Hint

Cricket

Rugby League

Australian Rules

Soccer

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Question 7 of 10

7. The lyrics "it's been a long time baby I just got to thinking maybe" come from the song "Little Darling".

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Question 8 of 10

8. The year 2000 saw the release of the "Soul Deeper" album. One of the tracks on the album is Jimmy's cover version of David Bowie's "All the Young Dudes".

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False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 2005 release "Same Woman" has Jimmy singing a duet with his son Jackie.

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False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Barnsey track contains the lyrics "you have everything I lack and now I like the way things are"? Hint

Better Off Alone

When Two Hearts Collide

Out In The Blue

You From Me

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jimmy's song "Vision" features some bagpipe playing.

Answer: True

"Vision" was on Jimmy's first solo album "Bodyswerve", which was released in 1984. Viv Riley and Barry Gray played bagpipes on the track.

2. The "Working Class Man" has black denim in his veins.

Answer: False

The correct answer is blue denim. These famous lyrics are from the title track of Jimmy's 1985 anthem "Working Class Man". Mick Fleetwood (of Fleetwood Mac fame) played drums on "Ride the Night Away" and "Without Your Love".

3. Which Barnesy song contains the words "like a cold wind in December when we don't see eye to eye"?

Answer: I'm Still On Your Side

"I'm Still On Your Side" is from Jimmy's 1987 album "Freight Train Heart". The album was a huge success and featured guest artists such as Huey Lewis (backing vocals and harmonica), Johnny Diesel and Rick Brewster (rhythm guitars).

4. Jimmy's cover of The Easybeats song "Good Times" was successful not only in Australia but also in the US. With which Australian band did he record the song?

Answer: INXS

"Good Times" was released in the late '80s to coincide with 'Australian Made', a huge national tour celebrating Australian music. The song was included on the soundtrack of the movie 'The Lost Boys'.

5. Which song contains the lyrics "the pushing and the shoving when you know that we ought to be loving"?

Answer: Lay Down Your Guns

"Lay Down Your Guns" is on Barnesy's 1990 album "Two Fires". The album produced five singles, was his fifth solo album and fifth Australian Number One release on the ARIA charts.

6. In the early '90s Jimmy released a duet edition of "The Best" (aka "Simply the Best") with Tina Turner. This song was used to promote which sport?

Answer: Rugby League

Jimmy and Tina's version of the song was a Top 40 single in Australia and was used in a campaign to promote New South Wales Rugby League. Around this time Jimmy won two ARIA awards for 'Best Male Artist' and 'Highest Selling Album'.

7. The lyrics "it's been a long time baby I just got to thinking maybe" come from the song "Little Darling".

Answer: False

The correct answer is "Lover Lover". The song is on Jimmy's 1996 album "Hits - Anthology". This greatest hits compilation album put Jimmy Barnes at the top of Australian music industry once again.

8. The year 2000 saw the release of the "Soul Deeper" album. One of the tracks on the album is Jimmy's cover version of David Bowie's "All the Young Dudes".

Answer: True

"Soul Deeper" included soul songs originating from the deep south of America. "All the Young Dudes" was included on the album because its central idea of freedom parallels that of soul music. The album follows the mood of his 1990 album "Soul Deep".

9. The 2005 release "Same Woman" has Jimmy singing a duet with his son Jackie.

Answer: True

"Same Woman" features Jimmy singing with his youngest son Jackie. The song is on the "Double Happiness" album, which was released in 2005 as a collection of duets. The same year, Jimmy's amazing solo career guaranteed his second induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame. His first induction was with his former band Cold Chisel.

10. Which Barnsey track contains the lyrics "you have everything I lack and now I like the way things are"?

Answer: Out In The Blue

After being ordered on bed rest after heart surgery in early 2007, Jimmy spent time in reflection and wrote his 14th solo album. "Out In The Blue" is the title track from the resulting release.

Source: Author annmarie47

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