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Quiz about Elton Johns Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Quiz about Elton Johns Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" Quiz


This quiz will test your knowledge of one of Elton's best and undoubtedly his most famous album, "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by james_israel. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
james_israel
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
172,676
Updated
May 05 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3508
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 156 (6/10), Guest 208 (5/10), Guest 108 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following songs on the "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album reached number one on the R&B charts? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the missing lyric. "Back to the howling old owl in the woods/ Hunting the horny back _________." Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which song on the album is entirely instrumental? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The song "Jamaica Jerk Off" was actually recorded in Jamaica.


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following songs does not draw heavily on imagery of pop culture icons? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Here's a tricky one! Who is responsible for the string arrangements in "The Ballad of Danny Baily (1909-34)"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which famed lyricist penned all the lyrics to the "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the missing the lyric? "Harmony and me / We're pretty good ___________. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which song is about prostitutes? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following is not on the "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following songs on the "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album reached number one on the R&B charts?

Answer: Bennie and the Jets

This is the first (and to the best of my knowledge the only) of Elton's songs to reach number one on the R&B charts.
2. What is the missing lyric. "Back to the howling old owl in the woods/ Hunting the horny back _________."

Answer: toad

The lyrics in this refrain are somewhat difficult to understand. For quite a while, this part particularly troubled me. How did you do?
3. Which song on the album is entirely instrumental?

Answer: Funeral for a Friend

This song is frequently the opening number in Elton's concerts.
4. The song "Jamaica Jerk Off" was actually recorded in Jamaica.

Answer: False

Elton and the band did attempt to record some tracks in Jamaica, however, their trip to Jamaica did not go well and they never recorded.
5. Which of the following songs does not draw heavily on imagery of pop culture icons?

Answer: This Song Has No Title

This one's a little tricky. "Roy Rogers" is about (obviously) Roy Rogers. "Candle in the Wind" is a tribute to Norma Jean (Marilyn Monroe). The tricky one is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." This song, though not a tribute, leads the listener to thoughts of Judy Garland or "The Wizard of Oz".
6. Here's a tricky one! Who is responsible for the string arrangements in "The Ballad of Danny Baily (1909-34)"?

Answer: Del Newman

His work is also evident in many other songs on the album.
7. Which famed lyricist penned all the lyrics to the "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album?

Answer: Bernie Taupin

Taupin is responsible for the majority of Elton's lyrics.
8. What is the missing the lyric? "Harmony and me / We're pretty good ___________.

Answer: company

"Harmony" was nearly released as a single from the album and was a B-side twice.
9. Which song is about prostitutes?

Answer: Sweet Painted Lady

This song is a rather cheerful ballad of a house of ill repute that sailors frequent.
10. Which of the following is not on the "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album?

Answer: Teacher I Need You

"Teacher I Need You" is on "Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player" album.
Source: Author james_israel

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