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Quiz about Greatest Hits By Any Other Name
Quiz about Greatest Hits By Any Other Name

Greatest Hits By Any Other Name Quiz


Most artists who release compilation albums do so with unimaginative titles such as 'Greatest Hits' or 'Best Of'. This quiz explores some of the more unusual titles given to such albums.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Dizart
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
294,259
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1252
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which former Beatle released a 1975 compilation album entitled 'Shaved Fish'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. 'Stop The Clocks' was a 2006 compilation album by which Britpop band? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Rolling Stones have released a number of compilation albums; which of these is one of them? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which heavy metal band released a compilation called 'Under Wheels Of Confusion'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What title did Bon Jovi give their 1994 compilation album? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Welsh band released a compilation album entitled 'Forever Delayed'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Irish band released the compilation album 'A Magical Gathering'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. 'Recurring Dream' is a compilation album by which Antipodean group? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which former member of Genesis released the compilation album 'Shaking The Tree'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which British New-Wave band released a compilation album entitled 'Snap!'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which former Beatle released a 1975 compilation album entitled 'Shaved Fish'?

Answer: John Lennon

This 1975 album included Lennon's late 60s/early 70s masterpieces such as 'Imagine' and 'Mind Games'. A later compilation, released after his murder in 1980, had the more predictable title of 'The John Lennon Collection'.
2. 'Stop The Clocks' was a 2006 compilation album by which Britpop band?

Answer: Oasis

The majority of tracks on 'Stop The Clocks' are lifted from the first two Oasis albums, 'Definitely Maybe' and 'What's The Story (Morning Glory)'.
3. The Rolling Stones have released a number of compilation albums; which of these is one of them?

Answer: Made In The Shade

'Made In The Shade' featured songs from 1971-74, including 'Brown Sugar' and 'Tumbling Dice'.
4. Which heavy metal band released a compilation called 'Under Wheels Of Confusion'?

Answer: Black Sabbath

Released in 1996, 'Under Wheels of Confusion' included songs from 'Black Sabbath'(1970) through to 'The Eternal Idol' (1987).
5. What title did Bon Jovi give their 1994 compilation album?

Answer: Cross Road

'Cross Road' was the best selling album in the UK in 1994, although its highest chart position in their native USA was number eight.
6. Which Welsh band released a compilation album entitled 'Forever Delayed'?

Answer: Manic Street Preachers

Released in 2002, the album's title was taken from the lyrics of the song 'Roses In The Hospital', which ironically is not included on the album.
7. Which Irish band released the compilation album 'A Magical Gathering'?

Answer: Clannad

Clannad have released a few compilation albums over the years. 'A Magical Gathering' was a 34-track set released in 2002.
8. 'Recurring Dream' is a compilation album by which Antipodean group?

Answer: Crowded House

'Recurring Dream' was released in 1996, and reached number one in the UK albums chart.
9. Which former member of Genesis released the compilation album 'Shaking The Tree'?

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel left Genesis in 1975, and embarked on a successful solo career which is encompassed on 'Shaking The Tree', released in 1990.
10. Which British New-Wave band released a compilation album entitled 'Snap!'?

Answer: The Jam

The Jam have released quite a few compilation albums, but 'Snap!' was the first, released in 1983, and including 29 tracks.
Source: Author Dizart

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