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Quiz about Jackson Browne The Early Years

Jackson Browne, The Early Years Quiz

Jackson Browne is one of my favourite artists. These questions cover some facts about him personally and also his first two albums. I hope you enjoy the quiz and get a good score.

A multiple-choice quiz by rubytops. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rubytops

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,709

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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557

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mr Browne uses his middle name of Jackson but this is not his first christian name. What is Jackson Browne's actual first name? Hint

Isaac

Steven

Greg

Clyde

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Question 2 of 10

2. What star sign is Jackson Browne? Hint

Capricorn

Libra

Taurus

Leo

3. In 1967, when still only 19, Jackson went to New York and became involved in the Andy Warhol scene. At the time a German singer, Nico, was making an album and Jackson accompanied her on guitar. Later he wrote a song about this time in his life and his relationship with Nico. What was this song called? Hint

Something Fine

The Birds of St Marks

You Love the Thunder

Looking into You

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first single released by Jackson Browne in the US was "Doctor My Eyes". This was taken from his first album. What number on the Billboard Hot 100 did "Doctor My Eyes" reach? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. The first album released by Jackson is just titled "Jackson Browne" but more often it is referred to by a different name. What alternate title is Jackson Browne's first album known by? Hint

Saturate Before Using

Shrink the Bag

Rock Me on the Water

Do Not Immerse in Water

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which song started by Jackson Browne and completed by Glenn Frey of the Eagles appeared on the Eagles' first album and Jackson Browne's second album, "For Everyman"? Hint

Take it Easy

Take it to the Limit

Tequila Sunrise

Desperado

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which song on the 'For Everyman' album is said to have been written as a response to the Crosby Stills and Nash song 'Wooden Ships'? Hint

These Days

Sing my Songs to me

For Everyman

Colours of the Sun

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Question 8 of 10

8. The song "Redneck Friend" on the "For Everyman" album features Rockaday Johnnie on piano. Who is this famous piano man? Hint

Billy Joel

Elton John

Barry Manilow

Rick Wakeman

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jackson Browne's first album was released in 1972 but in which month? Hint

January

July

April

October

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Question 10 of 10

10. On what record label did Jackson Browne release his first two albums? Hint

Asylum

CBS

Atlantic

Island

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mr Browne uses his middle name of Jackson but this is not his first christian name. What is Jackson Browne's actual first name?

Answer: Clyde

Clyde is Jackson's first name. Interestingly enough, his brother Edward also uses his second name of Severin as a preference.

2. What star sign is Jackson Browne?

Answer: Libra

Jackson was born on 9th October 1948 so he is a Libran. Librans are said to appreciate beauty in all things. They do well in careers to do with the arts. Dave Samuels, former member of the group Spyro Gyra, was born on the same day in the same year.

Answer: The Birds of St Marks

The song was "The Birds of St Marks". It did not feature on any album by Jackson until 2005 when it was included on the "Solo Acoustic Vol 1" album. The song first came to prominence when Jackson played a snatch of it on the "Going Home" tape/DVD released by Disney in 1996.

4. The first single released by Jackson Browne in the US was "Doctor My Eyes". This was taken from his first album. What number on the Billboard Hot 100 did "Doctor My Eyes" reach?

Answer: 8

"Doctor My Eyes" was not released in the UK by Jackson but it was covered and released in the UK in 1973 by The Jackson 5 where it peaked at number nine in the British top 100.

5. The first album released by Jackson is just titled "Jackson Browne" but more often it is referred to by a different name. What alternate title is Jackson Browne's first album known by?

Answer: Saturate Before Using

This album is often mistakenly called "Saturate Before Using". The reason for this is that these words do appear on the front of the album cover.

6. Which song started by Jackson Browne and completed by Glenn Frey of the Eagles appeared on the Eagles' first album and Jackson Browne's second album, "For Everyman"?

Answer: Take it Easy

"Take It Easy" was the song dual penned by Jackson and Glenn Frey. One of the lines in the song is 'I'm standing on the corner in Winslow Arizona'; there is now a statue in place in Winslow Arizona of a guy holding a guitar standing outside a shop on a corner. The shop has a Flatbed Ford in the window which is also mentioned in the same verse of the song.

7. Which song on the 'For Everyman' album is said to have been written as a response to the Crosby Stills and Nash song 'Wooden Ships'?

Answer: For Everyman

The song was 'For Everyman' and David Crosby is credited with singing harmony on the track.

8. The song "Redneck Friend" on the "For Everyman" album features Rockaday Johnnie on piano. Who is this famous piano man?

Answer: Elton John

Elton John could not be credited in his own name due to the fact that at the time he was in the USA without a work permit.

9. Jackson Browne's first album was released in 1972 but in which month?

Answer: January

Following the release of his first album Jackson Browne went on a four month tour of the US and Europe with Joni Mitchell.

10. On what record label did Jackson Browne release his first two albums?

Answer: Asylum

The Asylum record label was owned by David Geffen and he also managed Jackson at this time, along with some other popular Californian acts such as The Eagles and Crosby Stills and Nash.

Source: Author rubytops

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