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Quiz about Astorians Mystery Word Lyrics Game 17
Quiz about Astorians Mystery Word Lyrics Game 17

Astorian's Mystery Word Lyrics Game #17 Quiz


The latest in a series of lyrical tests on classic rock. Identify the artists singing 9 different sets of lyrics, then figure out the one word all 9 have in common.

A multiple-choice quiz by astorian. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
astorian
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
190,820
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
562
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Well, I'm a jet fuel genius, I can solve the world's problems without even trying. I've got plenty of friends and the fun never ends- that is, as long as I'm buying. Is it any wonder I'm not the president?" Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Do you remember your president Nixon? Do you remember the bills you have to pay, or even yesterday?"

Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "I don't want to be the president of America! You say smile, I say cheese. Cartier, I say please. Income tax, I say Jesus, I don't want to be a candidate for Viet Nam or Watergate." Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Teachers teach that knowledge waits, can lead to hundred-dollar plates, goodness hides behind its gates. But even the president of the United States sometimes must have to stand naked."
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Cause they told me when I was younger, boy, you're gonna be the president. But like everything else, those old, crazy dreams just kind of came and went." Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "There is no historical precedent to put the words in the mouth of the President. There's no such thing as a winnable war. It's a lie that we don't believe any more."
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Mother, should I run for president? Mother, should I trust the government? Mother, will they put me in the firing line? Oooowaa, is it just a waste of time?"
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "And if I was the president, the minute the Congress called my name, I'd say now who do, who do you think you're fooling?" Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "At the houses of Parliament, everybody's talking 'bout the president. We all chipped in for a bag of cement."
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Now, the grand finale: without looking back, enter the one word that's found in all nine of the previous lyrical snippets.

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Well, I'm a jet fuel genius, I can solve the world's problems without even trying. I've got plenty of friends and the fun never ends- that is, as long as I'm buying. Is it any wonder I'm not the president?"

Answer: Styx

"Too Much Time on My Hands", from "Paradise Theater". Styx was often lumped in with 70's art-rock or classical-rock bands, but the subject matter (in this case, urban unemployment) their lyrics dealt with was much more down to earth than that of bands like Yes, ELP, Genesis or King Crimson.
2. "Do you remember your president Nixon? Do you remember the bills you have to pay, or even yesterday?"

Answer: David Bowie

"Young Americans", from the album of the same name.
3. "I don't want to be the president of America! You say smile, I say cheese. Cartier, I say please. Income tax, I say Jesus, I don't want to be a candidate for Viet Nam or Watergate."

Answer: Queen

"Bicycle Race", from the "Jazz" album. The original LP included photos from a real nude bicycle race the band had sponsored.
4. "Teachers teach that knowledge waits, can lead to hundred-dollar plates, goodness hides behind its gates. But even the president of the United States sometimes must have to stand naked."

Answer: Bob Dylan

"It's All Right, Ma (I'm Only Bleedin')", from the landmark "Bringing It All Back Home" LP.
5. "Cause they told me when I was younger, boy, you're gonna be the president. But like everything else, those old, crazy dreams just kind of came and went."

Answer: John Cougar Mellencamp

"Pink Houses", from "Uh-Huh".
6. "There is no historical precedent to put the words in the mouth of the President. There's no such thing as a winnable war. It's a lie that we don't believe any more."

Answer: Sting

"Russians", a poignant but rather dated anti-Reagan track from "Dream of the Blue Turtles". Despite Sting's fears, Ronald Reagan didn't blow up the world, and actually managed to win the Cold War!
7. "Mother, should I run for president? Mother, should I trust the government? Mother, will they put me in the firing line? Oooowaa, is it just a waste of time?"

Answer: Pink Floyd

"Mother", a pretty but depressing track from "The Wall".
8. "And if I was the president, the minute the Congress called my name, I'd say now who do, who do you think you're fooling?"

Answer: Paul Simon

That's "Loves Me Like a Rock," a gospel-tinged hit from "There Goes Rhymin' Simon". The Dixie Hummingbirds provided background vocals.
9. "At the houses of Parliament, everybody's talking 'bout the president. We all chipped in for a bag of cement."

Answer: Paul McCartney & Wings

"Junior's Farm", a great single that didn't make much sense in 1974, and hasn't gotten clearer since!
10. Now, the grand finale: without looking back, enter the one word that's found in all nine of the previous lyrical snippets.

Answer: president

Hail to the chief! Congratulations, and thank you for playing.
Source: Author astorian

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