I've Been Everywhere, Man Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jacinto

Peter Gabriel was inspired to write this song by an Apache Indian he met at a hotel who told him of an ancient ritual he had to go through at the age of fourteen. "San Jacinto" was released as a single in 1982.

Answer: London

The song came about when the London tourist board paid Shirley Bassey to do a song for their city. The lyrics were co-written by Lynsey De Paul and Gerard Kenny. "There's No Place Like London" came out in 1986.

Answer: Georgia

"Dixie Highway" was a seven and a half minute long song dedicated to the Dixie Highway which stretched from the US midwest to the southern US. Zac Brown performed with Alan Jackson on the song. "Dixie Highway" came out in 2012.

Answer: Frisco

"Still in Saigon" was written by Dan Daley, a journalist who never served in the military. At the time he wrote the song, Dan was working at a publishing company. He pitched "Still in Saigon" to movie producers for "Platoon", but the producers rejected the song due to its literal content of the war. "Still in Saigon" was released as a single in 1982.

Answer: New York

Peter Gabriel released the song in 1974. The album titled the same as the song was the last album Peter Gabriel worked on as a member of the band Genesis.

Answer: New Orleans

"The House of the Rising Sun" was the first number one song performed by a British band in the United States since the Beatles. The title of the song could refer to a prison or a brothel in New Orleans. No one has come forward claiming the song so it can be recorded by any singer without having to pay royalties. The Animals first recorded the song in 1964.

Answer: Oh, Africa

The proceeds for "Oh, Africa" went to Akon's Konfident Foundation, a charity which helps underprivileged youths in Africa. "Oh, Africa" was released in 2010.

Answer: Colorado

John Denver began writing "Rocky Mountain High" while watching an annual meteor shower with his wife, Annie. It took John nine months to complete "Rocky Mountain High". The song was released as a single in 1972.

Answer: Memphis, Tennessee

Paul Simon worked with three African musicians to get a rhythm section for "Graceland". The three musicians were Ray Phiri (guitar), Baghiti Khumalo (bass guitar), and Isaac Mtshali (drums). The Everly brothers sang backup on the song. "Graceland" came out in 1996.

Answer: Winnemucca, Nevada

Hank Snow was the first American singer to record "I've Been Everywhere". The song was originally written in Australia by a man named Leslie Morrison. Johnny Cash was only one of many country singers to re-record the song. His version was released in 1996.