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Quiz about James Taylor
Quiz about James Taylor

James Taylor Trivia Quiz


James Taylor has been recording since the 1960s and is still going strong. Here is a quiz about him and his music.

A multiple-choice quiz by alirho17. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
alirho17
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
253,651
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1663
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (1/10), Guest 75 (2/10), Guest 70 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What album contains "Only a Dream in Rio," "Going 'Round One More Time," and "Everyday"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "I thought I was in love a couple of times before with the girl next door" is a line from which song? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which James Taylor album has a wolf on the cover? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What song did James Taylor have a hit singing a duet with his then wife Carly Simon? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What song originally written and recorded by Carole King has become JT's signature tune? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which song is not on the "October Road" album? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these albums was recorded first? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. When the Beatles created Apple Records, James Taylor was the first artist they signed.


Question 9 of 10
9. James Taylor had a hit with "Every Day"; who originally had a hit with it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "I think it's true what they say about the squeaky wheel always getting the grease" is a line from what song? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What album contains "Only a Dream in Rio," "Going 'Round One More Time," and "Everyday"?

Answer: That's Why I'm Here

This album was released in 1985.
2. "I thought I was in love a couple of times before with the girl next door" is a line from which song?

Answer: Your Smiling Face

"...but that was long before I met you, now I'm sure that I won't forget you"
From the album "JT" released in 1977.
3. Which James Taylor album has a wolf on the cover?

Answer: Never Die Young

"Never Die Young" has songs like "T-Bone", "Baby Boom Baby" and "Sweet Potato Pie" as well as the title track. It was released in 1988.
4. What song did James Taylor have a hit singing a duet with his then wife Carly Simon?

Answer: Mockingbird

They both released "My Funny Valentine" but they didn't sing it together. "You're so Vain" is Carly's hit, and "Her Town Too" was with JD Souther.
5. What song originally written and recorded by Carole King has become JT's signature tune?

Answer: You've Got a Friend

Carole King wrote it and recorded it first. "Up on a Roof" was recorded by the Drifters. James Taylor wrote "Fire and Rain" and "Shower the People."
6. Which song is not on the "October Road" album?

Answer: First of May

"First of May" is on "Never Die Young."
7. Which of these albums was recorded first?

Answer: One Man Dog

"One Man Dog" was recorded in 1972 and had "Don't Let Me be Lonely Tonight" on it. Gorilla was in 1975, "In the Pocket" was 1976, and "Hourglass" was 1997.
8. When the Beatles created Apple Records, James Taylor was the first artist they signed.

Answer: True

James Taylor went to England in 1968 where he was signed on to Apples Records. According to the notes in the album ("James Taylor" 1968) he was the first artist they signed. The album has the song "Carolina in My Mind" which Paul McCartney plays bass on.
9. James Taylor had a hit with "Every Day"; who originally had a hit with it?

Answer: Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly had a hit with it in the '50s. It was written by Norman Petty and Charles Hardin.
10. "I think it's true what they say about the squeaky wheel always getting the grease" is a line from what song?

Answer: Shower the People

"...that's cause you shower the people you love with love, Show them the way that you feel"
"Shower the People" first appeared on "In The Pocket" in 1976. Carly Simon sings harmonies on it.
Source: Author alirho17

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