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All About Carly Simon Trivia Quiz

I love Carly Simon. She's one of my favorite female singers. Match wits with me, and let's see how much you know about one of the most influential musicians of the 1970's.

A multiple-choice quiz by ressas. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ressas

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
5,026

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
798

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (4/10), Guest 67 (8/10), Guest 72 (4/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which Carly Simon song was, reportedly, written about Warren Beatty? Hint

That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be

You're So Vain

Waited Too Long

Mind on My Man

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Question 2 of 10

2. Fill in the blank: He's a _____ baby and a Southern child Hint

Texas

Northern

Gentle

Peaceful

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the uncle mentioned in the song 'Waited So Long'? Hint

Jack

Paul

Tom

Bill

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which movie featured the song 'Waited So Long'? Hint

Fried Green Tomatoes

None of the above

Dogfight

If These Walls Could Talk

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Question 5 of 10

5. On the cover of which album does Carly appear pregnant? Hint

No Secrets

Hotcakes

Greatest Hits

Boys In The Trees

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which nursery rhyme is mentioned in 'Coming Around Again'? Hint

Little Miss Muffet

Hickory Dickory Dock

Three Blind Mice

Itsy Bitsy Spider

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is NOT a Carly Simon album title? Hint

No Secrets

Spy

Hotcakes

Longer Fuse

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which form of cancer did Carly have? Hint

Hodgkin's

Breast

Ovarian

Leukemia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following songs did Carly and James Taylor sing together? Hint

Fly In Me Face

Mockingbird

You're In My Heart

Sweet Dreams

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which member of Carly's family is part of a large publishing firm? Hint

Father

Sister

Mother

Daughter

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 02 2024 : Guest 174: 4/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 67: 8/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 72: 4/10
Mar 06 2024 : Guest 102: 5/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 159: 6/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 157: 3/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Carly Simon song was, reportedly, written about Warren Beatty?

Answer: You're So Vain

I love this song. Apparently, Carly didn't think too highly of Warren, do you think?

2. Fill in the blank: He's a _____ baby and a Southern child

Answer: Northern

These lyrics are from 'Mind on My Man.' I had this played as seating music at my wedding!

3. What was the name of the uncle mentioned in the song 'Waited So Long'?

Answer: Paul

Do you think she really had an uncle Paul or did it just flow right?

4. Which movie featured the song 'Waited So Long'?

Answer: If These Walls Could Talk

'Waited So Long' is at the beginning of the second segment in the movie.

5. On the cover of which album does Carly appear pregnant?

Answer: Hotcakes

Carly's excitement about her upcoming baby was evident - - - one of the songs on the album is called 'Think I'm Going To Have a Baby'

6. Which nursery rhyme is mentioned in 'Coming Around Again'?

Answer: Itsy Bitsy Spider

This is the only song I've ever heard of where a nursery rhyme is part of the chorus.

7. Which of the following is NOT a Carly Simon album title?

Answer: Longer Fuse

'Longer Fuse' is a Dan Hill album - - - well worth the listen! All the others are by Carly, of course.

8. Which form of cancer did Carly have?

Answer: Breast

Carly's one of many who have suffered from breast cancer - the list also includes Peggy Fleming and Betty Ford. There is a beautiful song on 'Bedroom Tapes' about her struggle with the cancer.

9. Which of the following songs did Carly and James Taylor sing together?

Answer: Mockingbird

The answer is Mockingbird, of course! Remember that scene in the first 'Vacation' movie where Beverly D'Angelo and Chevy Chase are singing it?

10. Which member of Carly's family is part of a large publishing firm?

Answer: Father

Carly's father is the 'Simon' from the 'Simon and Schuster' publishing firm!

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