Faves From Faves (my top 20 artists / top tunes) Quiz

Answer: Night Prowler

"Night Prowler" was released in the U.S in 1979 on the "Highway to Hell" album. It was written by Angus and Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott. It was embroiled in controversy from its ties to Richard Ramirez, "The Night Stalker", a serial killer in the mid 1980s.

Answer: Wild Horses

"Wild Horses" was released in the U.S in 1971 on the "Sticky Fingers" album. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Mick's ex-wife, Jerry Hall, named "Wild Horses" her favorite Stones song, as well.

Answer: Light My Fire

"Light My Fire" was released in the U.S in 1967 on The Doors' debut and self titled album. The entire band are credited for writing the song, but Robbie Krieger was the primary composer. It was famously played on "The Ed Sullivan Show", but Jim Morrison purposefully sang the original version. This violated the agreed upon contract with the show's producers to edit some lyrics.

Answer: The Prisoner

"The Prisoner" was released in the U.S in 1982 on "The Number of the Beast" album. The song was written by Adrian Smith and Steve Harris. The song was inspired by a British television series of the same title and theme.

Answer: The Wind Cries Mary

"The Wind Cries Mary" was released in the U.S in 1967 on the "Are You Experienced?" album. It was written by Jimi, himself. It is rumored that with 20 minutes of studio time left, that the three man band cut the track unrehearsed. It is also said that Mitch Mitchell (drummer) and Noel Redding (bassist) had never even heard the song, prior to cutting it for the album.

Answer: I'm a Country Boy

"I'm a Country Boy" was released in the U.S in 1975 on the "Nuthin Fancy" album. It was written by Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant. Many folks mistake ZZ Top to be the artists of this song, but listening closer, one can hear Van Zant's more distinctive vocals.

Answer: Ain't Talkin Bout Love

"Ain't Talkin Bout Love" was released in the U.S in 1978 on Van Halen's self titled debut album. Eddie Van Halen wrote the song. This song is covered at almost every Foo Fighters concert, as it is Dave Grohl's favorite VH song, as well.

Answer: For Whom the Bell Tolls

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" was released in the U.S in 1984 on the "Ride the Lightning" album. It was written by James Hetfield. Hetfield shows that not all Headbangers are mindless, as this song and its title were inspired by Ernest Hemingway's novel of the same name.

Answer: Foolin

"Foolin" was released in the U.S in 1983 on the "Pyromania" album. It was written by Joe Elliot and Peter Willis. Some of the lyrics in this song came from an actual "last ditch" love letter from either Joe or Pete, and became a Def Leppard classic.

Answer: I've Got Rights

"I've Got Rights" was released in the U.S in 1979 on the "Family Tradition" album. It was written by Hank Jr, himself. This song was written about a friend of Jr's true life experience. The only twist was his friend was unable to take justice into his own hands.

Answer: Holiday

"Holiday" was released in the U.S in 1979 on the "Lovedrive" album. It was written by lead singer Klaus Meine. This song is the epitome of what made the Scorps a "Mega-Band". It is loud, melancholy, and gentle all at once.

Answer: Starkville City Jail

"Starkville City Jail" was released in the U.S in 1969 on the "Johnny Cash: Live at San Quentin" album. "The Man in Black" wrote the song about his escapades in Starkville, Mississippi. Johnny wrote this song one day before he performed it live in front of hundreds of convicted felons at San Quentin.

Answer: Open Arms

"Open Arms" was released in the U.S in 1981 on the "Escape" album. It was written by Jon Cain and Steven Perry. This song became a major battle between guitarist Neil Schon and lead vocalist Steve Perry. Schon hated the song. Perry won out, and the song was recorded. It became one of their all-time biggest hits, and was voted as the number one power ballad of all-time by VH1.

Answer: Have a Cigar

"Have a Cigar" was released in the U.S in 1975 on the "Wish You Were Here" album. It was written by Roger Waters. It was written about the greed of management and agents in the rock industry. It is one of only two ("The Great Gig in the Sky" being the other) with a guest singer, in the Floyd collection.

Answer: Lonesome, On'ry, and Mean

"Lonesome, On'ry, and Mean" was released in the U.S in 1973 on the album of the same name. It was written by renowned songwriter Steve Young. He most famously wrote "Seven Bridges Road" for the Eagles. The album and song were the beginning of Waylon's outlaw country movement, that brought him and others superstar status.

Answer: Kentucky Rain

"Kentucky Rain" was released in the U.S in 1970 in the compilation box set, "Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits". It was written by Eddie Rabbitt and Dick Heard. It was actually the first hit song in the 70s for Elvis, and featured a young Ronnie Milsap on the piano.

Answer: Red Barchetta

"Red Barchetta" was released in the U.S in 1981 on the "Moving Pictures" album. It was written by Neil Peart. The song was inspired by both Peart's favorite car (a 1948 Ferrari Barchetta), and a fictional story he read in a 1970s issue of Road and Track magazine, titled "A Nice Morning Drive".

Answer: That Summer

"That Summer" was released in the U.S in 1993 on "The Chase" album. It was written by Pat Alger, Garth Brooks, and Garth's first wife, Sandy Mahl. The song was originally written about a married man who has an affair with a lady he meets at a party. However, Garth didn't think the story line was sexy enough. Thus, it became the more steamy version we now know.

Answer: In the End

"In the End" was released in the U.S in 2000 on the "Hybrid Theory" album. It was written by all members of the band. The concept of time has always been intriguing to the members of Linkin Park, and all those engaged in deeper thought. Thus, can time truthfully be wasted, and/or fulfilled?

Answer: Born on the Bayou

"Born on the Bayou" was released in the U.S in 1969 on the "Bayou Country" album. It was written by John Fogerty. CCR were formed in Northern California, and had never been to "The South". However, through their music, they were always able to invoke the feeling that they were "Born on the Bayou".