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Quiz about Lyrics from Quebec
Quiz about Lyrics from Quebec

Lyrics from Quebec Trivia Quiz


The Quebec music industry has always been prolific. This quiz is in two parts: the first part includes one question for each decade from 1950 on, while the second part presents various questions on Quebec's music and artists.

A multiple-choice quiz by meshkenet. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
meshkenet
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
231,922
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
309
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Question 1 of 10
1. The 1950's: Who wrote this very influential song:
"Mes frères m'ont oublié, je suis tombé, je suis malade,
Si vous n' me cueillez point je vais mourir, quelle ballade!
Je me ferai petit, tendre et soumis, je vous le jure,
Monsieur, je vous en prie, délivrez-moi de ma torture!"
(My brothers have forgotten me, I have fallen, I am sick
if you do not reap me I will die, what a promenade
I will make myself small, tender and submissive, I promise
Sir, I beg you, free me from my torture)
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The 1960's: During the "yé-yé" years of the 1960's, many artists gained fame by singing translated hits from the USA. One of these interpret sang a French version of the Tony Orlando and Dawn song "Knock Three Times". Who was that suave singer?
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The 1970's: This band from the 1970's offered a style of music radically different from what other popular artists were playing: they were inspired by soul, blues and brittish rock. Their hit song "Câline de blues" is easily recognizable, as was the haircut (or lack of) of their lead singer. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The 1980's: Amid a sea of spandex and pop music, a young singer stood up with a politically inclined song. What is the title of the protest song from which the following lyrics are taken:
"Moi je suis né du bon bord du bord de l'Amérique
L'Amérique du Nord le royaume apathique
D'une ville tranquille où a chaque matin
Je bois ma tasse de café
Sans trop me salir les mains"
(I was born on the right side, the right side of America
North America, the apathetic kingdom
In a quiet town where each morning
I drink my cup of coffee
Without getting my hands too dirty)
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The 1990's: Which very energetic band wrote and sang these words:
"Dans ma p'tite ville on était juste quatre mille
Pis la rue principale à s'appelait St-Cyrille
La coop, le gaz bar, la caisse-pop, le croque-mort
Et le magasin général
Quand j'y retourne ça m'fait assez mal
Y'é tombé une bombe su'a rue principale
Depuis qu'y ont construit le centre d'achat "
(In my small town we were only four thousands
and the main street was called Saint-Cyrille:
the coop, the gas-bar, the bank, the undertaker
and the general store.
When I go back it hurts so much
a bomb fell on main street
since they built the mall)
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. 2000 to 2006: Following the reality-tv world-wide craze, Québec now has its own version of American Idol, called "Star Académie". Complete the lyrics to this song, the first edition's theme song "C'est pas fini" (It's not over):
"Et c'est pas fini, c'est rien qu'un début
Le vrai soleil, on l'a pas encore vu
Et jusqu'aujourd'hui, on a rien vécu
La grande extase, on l'a pas encore bu
Non c'est pas fini, c'est rien qu'un début
Mais c'est le plus beau des: ..."
(And it's not over, it's only a start
the real sun, we have not yet seen it
and until today, we have not lived through anything
the great extasy, we have not yet drank
no it's not over, it's only a start
but it is the most beautiful of: ...)
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the title of the song which includes the following text:
"Mais enfin au moment où ton café s'en venait
Tu la vois elle repart assise sur la mobylette
De ton pote ou enfin celui que tu t'en doutais
tu te dis c'est fini, elle est partie avec lui!"
(But then, at the moment your coffee is coming,
you see her leaving sitting on the scooter
of your friend, or well, the one you were suspecting
you tell yourself it's over, she has gone with him!)
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This political singer first wanted to be an anthropologist, but instead chose to perform his music. His first album, "À qui appartient l'beau temps?" (to whom belongs good weather?), sold over 100 000 copies and his greatest success is the folk-inspired song "Y'a pas grand' chose dans l'ciel à soir" (there's not much in the sky tonight). He is also known for writing very poetic and melancholic slower songs such as "L'escalier" (the stairway), "Car je t'aime" (because I love you) and "Un chateau de sable" (a sand castle). Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This pop duo from the 1980s and 1990s wrote the following lyrics:
"Oui je suis un propriétaire
Qui aime garder les pieds sur terre
C'est ce que m'a appris mon père
À grands coups d'pied dans le derrière
Avez-vous vu ma belle maison
Avec devant du beau gazon
À moi! À moi! À moi!"
(Yes I am a landlord
who likes to keep his feet on the ground
that's what my father taught me
with strong kicks to the backside
Have you seen my nice house?
with, in front, a nice lawn?
Mine! Mine! Mine!)
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This woman, born in the Gaspesie region of Québec, could play many instruments, such as the accordeon, harmonica, piano and violin, as well as sing in the "turlute" style, similar to yodeling. She was better known as "La Bolduc". What was this 1930s Acadian singer's birthname? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The 1950's: Who wrote this very influential song: "Mes frères m'ont oublié, je suis tombé, je suis malade, Si vous n' me cueillez point je vais mourir, quelle ballade! Je me ferai petit, tendre et soumis, je vous le jure, Monsieur, je vous en prie, délivrez-moi de ma torture!" (My brothers have forgotten me, I have fallen, I am sick if you do not reap me I will die, what a promenade I will make myself small, tender and submissive, I promise Sir, I beg you, free me from my torture)

Answer: Felix Leclerc

Félix Leclerc is, arguably, the most influential of Quebecer singers-songwriters. His songs include "Le petit bonheur" (cited above), "Bozo", "Moi, mes souliers" and "Le train du nord". Most Quebecers know the lyrics to many of Leclerc's songs.
Although Gilles Vignault was born in 1928, he only started to record songs in 1958 and became known during the early 1960's.
Claude Léveillé also knew fame during the 1960's, with songs such as "Boulevard du crime" and "Frédéric".
Robert Charlebois was very young in the 1950's, being born in 1944. His bigger successes came during the late 1960's.
2. The 1960's: During the "yé-yé" years of the 1960's, many artists gained fame by singing translated hits from the USA. One of these interpret sang a French version of the Tony Orlando and Dawn song "Knock Three Times". Who was that suave singer?

Answer: Johnny Farago

Johnny Farago was a huge fan of Elvis Presley. On top of starting his carrer singing the King's songs in bars, Farago also recorded many French versions of Elvis' hits including "À t'aimer" (Loving You) andt "T'ai-je dit" (Have I Told You Lately That I Love You).
3. The 1970's: This band from the 1970's offered a style of music radically different from what other popular artists were playing: they were inspired by soul, blues and brittish rock. Their hit song "Câline de blues" is easily recognizable, as was the haircut (or lack of) of their lead singer.

Answer: Offenbach

Offenbach's singer, Gerry Boulet, died tragically from cancer in 1990. His last hit song was called "Toujours vivant" (Still alive).
4. The 1980's: Amid a sea of spandex and pop music, a young singer stood up with a politically inclined song. What is the title of the protest song from which the following lyrics are taken: "Moi je suis né du bon bord du bord de l'Amérique L'Amérique du Nord le royaume apathique D'une ville tranquille où a chaque matin Je bois ma tasse de café Sans trop me salir les mains" (I was born on the right side, the right side of America North America, the apathetic kingdom In a quiet town where each morning I drink my cup of coffee Without getting my hands too dirty)

Answer: Amere America

After selling over 50 000 copies of his debut album "Amère América" and 100 000 copies of the followup "Sauvez mon âme" (save my soul) Luc de la Rochelière's other recordings have, sadly, not done so well.
5. The 1990's: Which very energetic band wrote and sang these words: "Dans ma p'tite ville on était juste quatre mille Pis la rue principale à s'appelait St-Cyrille La coop, le gaz bar, la caisse-pop, le croque-mort Et le magasin général Quand j'y retourne ça m'fait assez mal Y'é tombé une bombe su'a rue principale Depuis qu'y ont construit le centre d'achat " (In my small town we were only four thousands and the main street was called Saint-Cyrille: the coop, the gas-bar, the bank, the undertaker and the general store. When I go back it hurts so much a bomb fell on main street since they built the mall)

Answer: Les Colocs

Les Colocs gained almost instant fame in Québec with their surprising mix of rock, folk, funk and swing. Their early hits, "Julie", "La rue principale", "Juste une p'tite nuite" and "Passe-moé la puck", all display contagious energy. Their discography is sadly limited to three albums, and the death of lead singer and lyricist Dédé Fortin in 2000 ended the run of this very special band.
6. 2000 to 2006: Following the reality-tv world-wide craze, Québec now has its own version of American Idol, called "Star Académie". Complete the lyrics to this song, the first edition's theme song "C'est pas fini" (It's not over): "Et c'est pas fini, c'est rien qu'un début Le vrai soleil, on l'a pas encore vu Et jusqu'aujourd'hui, on a rien vécu La grande extase, on l'a pas encore bu Non c'est pas fini, c'est rien qu'un début Mais c'est le plus beau des: ..." (And it's not over, it's only a start the real sun, we have not yet seen it and until today, we have not lived through anything the great extasy, we have not yet drank no it's not over, it's only a start but it is the most beautiful of: ...)

Answer: Commencements (beginnings)

It is amazing what the backing of a lot of money will bring to the music industry...
7. What is the title of the song which includes the following text: "Mais enfin au moment où ton café s'en venait Tu la vois elle repart assise sur la mobylette De ton pote ou enfin celui que tu t'en doutais tu te dis c'est fini, elle est partie avec lui!" (But then, at the moment your coffee is coming, you see her leaving sitting on the scooter of your friend, or well, the one you were suspecting you tell yourself it's over, she has gone with him!)

Answer: Isabelle, by Jean Leloup

A song written and performed by one of the craziest artists to come out of Québec, Jean Leloup.
8. This political singer first wanted to be an anthropologist, but instead chose to perform his music. His first album, "À qui appartient l'beau temps?" (to whom belongs good weather?), sold over 100 000 copies and his greatest success is the folk-inspired song "Y'a pas grand' chose dans l'ciel à soir" (there's not much in the sky tonight). He is also known for writing very poetic and melancholic slower songs such as "L'escalier" (the stairway), "Car je t'aime" (because I love you) and "Un chateau de sable" (a sand castle).

Answer: Paul Piche

A very well-spoken and politically-engaged singer, Paul Piché is a staple at St-Jean-Baptiste shows (St-Jean-Baptiste is Québec's national holliday, on June 24th).
9. This pop duo from the 1980s and 1990s wrote the following lyrics: "Oui je suis un propriétaire Qui aime garder les pieds sur terre C'est ce que m'a appris mon père À grands coups d'pied dans le derrière Avez-vous vu ma belle maison Avec devant du beau gazon À moi! À moi! À moi!" (Yes I am a landlord who likes to keep his feet on the ground that's what my father taught me with strong kicks to the backside Have you seen my nice house? with, in front, a nice lawn? Mine! Mine! Mine!)

Answer: Madame

The members of Madame were Roger Boudreault and Michel Gatignol. The band enjoyed sucess from the late 1980s to the early 1990s, before disappearing.
10. This woman, born in the Gaspesie region of Québec, could play many instruments, such as the accordeon, harmonica, piano and violin, as well as sing in the "turlute" style, similar to yodeling. She was better known as "La Bolduc". What was this 1930s Acadian singer's birthname?

Answer: Mary Travers

Mary Travers was born from an Anglophone father and a Francophone mother. Her songs talked about the hard times of the Depression, as well as local customs and people. With her personal musical style based in acadian folklore and Irish reels, she was one of the creators of Québec traditional music.
Source: Author meshkenet

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