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Live Trivia Quiz

A quiz for fans of Live. One of the best bands in the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by bevo75. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Author
bevo75

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
149,506

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

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Tough

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 20

1. What was the name of the band Live before they were officially called 'Live'? (They released one album under this name) Hint

Waterboy

Public Affection

Ball and Chain

Paper Flowers

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Question 2 of 20

2. What was the name of the album Live released under their former identity? Hint

Life of an Encyclopeadia

Death of a Dictionary

Death of a Thesaurus

Life of an Atlas

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Question 3 of 20

3. What was the name of the first album released under the name Live? Hint

Throwing Copper

Cage of Habit

The Beauty of Gray

Mental Jewelry

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Question 4 of 20

4. Which song from Live's release under their former name, was re-recorded and included on their first official album as Live? Hint

Good Pain

I Alone

The Beauty of Gray

Lightning Crashes

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Question 5 of 20

5. Which of these is NOT one of Live's first 6 albums? Hint

Mental Jewelry

Birds of Pray

Throwing Copper

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Question 6 of 20

6. Which of these is NOT a surname of an original Live band member? Hint

Taylor

Dahlheimer

Wirt

Gracey

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Question 7 of 20

7. Did Live play at the "Homebake" festival in Australia in 1999? Hint

Yes. They also played the festival in 1997.

No. "Homebake" is a showcase of Australian bands.

Yes.

No. "Homebake" is a festival for female rock bands.

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Question 8 of 20

8. In which American city did Live originate? Hint

Chisolm, ME

Seattle, WA

Otter Rock, OR

York, PA

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Question 9 of 20

9. Which song of these did Live write about their hometown? Hint

The Dam at Otter Creek

Waitress

I Alone

Pillar of Davidson

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Question 10 of 20

10. Which number Live album is "Birds of Pray"?
Hint

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Question 11 of 20

11. On the back cover of "Throwing Copper", what is the name of the picnic ground the band is entering? Hint

Davidson Picnic Area

Taylor Benjamin Davidson (TBD) Picnic Area

Towne Picnic Area

Otter Creek Picnic Area

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which Live album cover features the artwork entitled "Sisters of Mercy"? Hint

Birds of Pray

Secret Samadhi

Throwing Copper

The Distance to Here

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Question 13 of 20

13. Of Live's first 6 album covers, which two predominantly feature fish? Hint

Birds of Pray and Throwing Copper

Mental Jewelry and V

Birds of Pray and The Distance to Here

The Distance to Here and Secret Samadhi

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which of the following Live albums has the most number of tracks? Hint

Birds of Pray

Secret Samadhi

The Distance to Here

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Question 15 of 20

15. On which Live album would I find "Selling The Drama"? Hint

Secret Samadhi

Throwing Copper

The Beauty of Gray

The Distance to Here

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Question 16 of 20

16. From the Live album "V", "Forever May Not Be Long Enough" was featured in which movie? Hint

The World Is Not Enough

Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring

The Phantom

The Mummy Returns

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which of these Live songs would I NOT find on "Secret Samadhi"? Hint

Lakini's Juice

Voodoo Lady

Ghost

Freaks

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Question 18 of 20

18. Which Live songs are these lyrics from? "You don't need no friends ... Get back your faith again ... You have the power to believe." Hint

Run to the Water

Overcome

Lightning Crashes

Heaven

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Question 19 of 20

19. From which Live song do these lyrics come? "I liked the way my hand looked on your head". Hint

She

Freaks

Iris

Deep Enough

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Question 20 of 20

20. In which Live song would you hear ... "The perception that divides you from him is a lie ... For some reason you never asked why". Hint

Face and Ghost (The Children's Song)

Mirror Song

White, Discussion

The Beauty of Gray

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the band Live before they were officially called 'Live'? (They released one album under this name)

Answer: Public Affection

I guess we are all glad they decided to change their name. Especially them!

2. What was the name of the album Live released under their former identity?

Answer: Death of a Dictionary

A hard to find release. Very poppy and not really resembling the style of their following albums. Some good tunes though, like "Who Put the Fear in Here?" and "Saviour for a Day".

3. What was the name of the first album released under the name Live?

Answer: Mental Jewelry

Not "Throwing Copper". "Mental Jewelry" has some very good songs on it, such as "The Beauty of Gray", "Pain Lies on the Riverside" and "Waterboy", even though they are not all that well known.

4. Which song from Live's release under their former name, was re-recorded and included on their first official album as Live?

Answer: Good Pain

Not the best song from "Death of a Dictionary" but fairly catchy.

5. Which of these is NOT one of Live's first 6 albums?

Answer: X

Live's first 6 albums as Live are: "Mental Jewelry", "Throwing Copper", "Secret Samadhi", "The Distance to Here", "V" and "Birds of Pray".

6. Which of these is NOT a surname of an original Live band member?

Answer: Wirt

Ed Kowalczyk-Vocals/Guitars, Chad Taylor-Guitars/Vocals, Patrick Dahlheimer-Bass, Chad Gracey-Drums are the original members of Live. Jim Wirt was the producer of their sixth album, "Birds of Pray".

7. Did Live play at the "Homebake" festival in Australia in 1999?

Answer: No. "Homebake" is a showcase of Australian bands.

"Homebake" is a festival held every year at The Domain in Sydney. It highlights a wide variety of Australian musicians. It caters for the entire range of musical tastes. From rock to hip-hop, dance to folk, electronic to acoustic. It is a top day out!

8. In which American city did Live originate?

Answer: York, PA

The band first performed together at their middle school talent show in York, PA.

9. Which song of these did Live write about their hometown?

Answer: Pillar of Davidson

"Pillar of Davidson" is a commentary on the effect that industry, using the Harley Davidson and Caterpillar plants as examples, had on their hometown of York, PA. Hence the play on words - "Pillar of Davidson".

10. Which number Live album is "Birds of Pray"?

Answer: 6

I love them all but I personally think "Throwing Copper" stands up the best over time.

11. On the back cover of "Throwing Copper", what is the name of the picnic ground the band is entering?

Answer: Otter Creek Picnic Area

"Just like when the guys built the dam at Otter Creek and all the water backed up ... Deep enough to dive".

12. Which Live album cover features the artwork entitled "Sisters of Mercy"?

Answer: Throwing Copper

"Sisters of Mercy" was painted by Peter Howson.

13. Of Live's first 6 album covers, which two predominantly feature fish?

Answer: Birds of Pray and The Distance to Here

"The Distance to Here" features a large goldfish and numerous black and white fish heads around the cover. "Birds of Pray" features fish charms on a chain around a bird's neck.

14. Which of the following Live albums has the most number of tracks?

Answer: V

"V" has 15 tracks. There is an intro before "Simple Creed" and a remix of "Deep Enough" at the end.

15. On which Live album would I find "Selling The Drama"?

Answer: Throwing Copper

The first song of Live that I heard and instantly fell in love with their music.

16. From the Live album "V", "Forever May Not Be Long Enough" was featured in which movie?

Answer: The Mummy Returns

A great song with a middle eastern sound. It compliments the setting of the movie perfectly.

17. Which of these Live songs would I NOT find on "Secret Samadhi"?

Answer: Voodoo Lady

"Voodoo Lady" is from "The Distance To Here". This is the album after "Secret Samadhi".

18. Which Live songs are these lyrics from? "You don't need no friends ... Get back your faith again ... You have the power to believe."

Answer: Heaven

That was an easy one. The first single from the new album "Birds of Pray".

19. From which Live song do these lyrics come? "I liked the way my hand looked on your head".

Answer: Iris

A cool song from "Throwing Copper".

20. In which Live song would you hear ... "The perception that divides you from him is a lie ... For some reason you never asked why".

Answer: The Beauty of Gray

Probably my favourite Live song. It has a great chorus. From the album "Mental Jewelry".

Source: Author bevo75

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