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Quiz about John Hiatt
Quiz about John Hiatt

John Hiatt Trivia Quiz

John Hiatt is a highly acclaimed singer/songwriter who crosses the rock, country and folk lines. His songs have been covered by the likes of Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Roseanne Cash, Iggy Pop and many others!

A multiple-choice quiz by tendernesstour. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
tendernesstour
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
105,661
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
259
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which Disney soundtrack features six Hiatt-penned tunes? Hint


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Question 2 of 15
2. Which Hiatt release received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Folk Album? Hint


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Question 3 of 15
3. In 1994, Hiatt toured with what solo artist? Hint


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Question 4 of 15
4. Which Hiatt tune was a chart-topper for bluesy Bonnie Raitt? Hint


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Question 5 of 15
5. Which artist did NOT appear on the "Country Bears" Soundtrack with John Hiatt? Hint


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Question 6 of 15
6. John Hiatt has been named "Artist of the Year" by the Nashville Music Awards?


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Question 7 of 15
7. Roseanne Cash took this Hiatt-penned tune to #1 on the country music charts. Hint


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Question 8 of 15
8. Which John Hiatt tune became a one-hit wonder for the Jeff Healey Band? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. Which soundtrack does NOT include a Hiatt-penned tune? Hint


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Question 10 of 15
10. "Have a Little Faith in Me" has NOT been covered by which artist? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. Which song was covered by Eric Clapton and B.B. King? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. Which Hiatt tune was his biggest commercial success as a solo artist? Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. Who was not a member of the Country/Folk supergroup "Little Village" with John Hiatt? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. Which John Hiatt tune had a hit cover version in Sweden? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. What was John Hiatt's first solo album? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Disney soundtrack features six Hiatt-penned tunes?

Answer: The Country Bears

 Hiatt is a longtime soundtrack contributor, but this entire soundtrack has a strong Hiatt flavor. Unfortunately, this live action children's film died at the box office.
2. Which Hiatt release received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Folk Album?

Answer: Crossing Muddy Waters

 2000's "Crossing Muddy Waters" was Hiatt's first recording for Vanguard Records.
3. In 1994, Hiatt toured with what solo artist?

Answer: Jackson Browne

 Both artists are noted for their honest and, at times, painfully personal lyrics.
4. Which Hiatt tune was a chart-topper for bluesy Bonnie Raitt?

Answer: Thing Called Love

 Hiatt recorded this song himself on his critically acclaimed "Bring the Family."
5. Which artist did NOT appear on the "Country Bears" Soundtrack with John Hiatt?

Answer: Johnny Cash

 Hiatt also included Krystal Marie Harris on the soundtrack. 21-year-old Harris is the first musician signed to the Backstreet Boys' record label.
6. John Hiatt has been named "Artist of the Year" by the Nashville Music Awards?

Answer: True

Along with multiple Grammy nominations, Hiatt received this accolade honoring his singing and songwriting.
7. Roseanne Cash took this Hiatt-penned tune to #1 on the country music charts.

Answer: The Way We Make a Broken Heart

 Cash also recorded a duet of this tune with Hiatt.
8. Which John Hiatt tune became a one-hit wonder for the Jeff Healey Band?

Answer: Angel Eyes

 Hiatt later recorded a version of this song for his "Best Of" compilation.
9. Which soundtrack does NOT include a Hiatt-penned tune?

Answer: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

 Many Hiatt tunes are also covered by other musicians for soundtracks.
10. "Have a Little Faith in Me" has NOT been covered by which artist?

Answer: Don Henley

 Jewel's version appeared on the soundtrack to "Phenomenon." Hiatt himself sings it on the "Benny & Joon" soundtrack.
11. Which song was covered by Eric Clapton and B.B. King?

Answer: Riding with the King

 This was yet another Hiatt penned tune to hit the charts with another artist.
12. Which Hiatt tune was his biggest commercial success as a solo artist?

Answer: Perfectly Good Guitar

 Hiatt wrote this song after watching artists on the MTV Music Awards.
13. Who was not a member of the Country/Folk supergroup "Little Village" with John Hiatt?

Answer: Johnny Cash

 This same quarter worked on Hiatt's "Bring the Family" release.
14. Which John Hiatt tune had a hit cover version in Sweden?

Answer: Don't Know Much

 This song was bigger in Sweden than it was here!
15. What was John Hiatt's first solo album?

Answer: Hangin' Around The Observatory

 I still have this one on vinyl, which perfectly fits its production values. Still, it shows glimpses of Hiatt's future brilliance.
Source: Author tendernesstour

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Referenced Topics
Music   Country Music   Albums   Record Labels   2000s Country Music   Backstreet Boys   Johnny Cash   Guitar   Sweden   Eric Clapton   Jackson Browne   B.B. King   John Hiatt  

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