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Name the Song Trivia Quiz

Just choose the correct song from the lyrics given. Have fun:)

A multiple-choice quiz by terry_vision03. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
terry_vision03
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
154,499
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
15 / 20
Plays
3356
Last 3 plays: Guest 109 (19/20), colbymanram (20/20), Guest 152 (20/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Which song has these lyrics: "Down in the shadow of the Penitentiary"? Hint


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Question 2 of 20
2. "From a tenement window a transistor blasts" are lyrics of which song by the Boss? Hint


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Question 3 of 20
3. "Well if she wants to see me, you can tell her that I'm easily found" are lyrics to which song? Hint


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Question 4 of 20
4. "Long and dark, shiny and black" is a description from which song? Hint


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Question 5 of 20
5. "Hey Gunnerman, that's quicksand. That's quicksand, that ain't mud". In which song does Bruce point out the error on the part of the Gunner Man? Hint


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Question 6 of 20
6. This one is so easy, I can't believe I'm giving it to you. "Two hearts are better than one" is a line from which song? Hint


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Question 7 of 20
7. In which song does Bruce say "We'll let blood build a bridge, over mountains draped in stars"? Hint


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Question 8 of 20
8. Which song features the line: "You can hide 'neath the covers and study your pain"? Hint


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Question 9 of 20
9. Which song are these lyrics from: "Grab your ticket and your suitcase, Thunder's rolling down the track"? Hint


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Question 10 of 20
10. "But I remember us riding in my brother's car". Where is Bruce singing about here? Hint


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Question 11 of 20
11. "Last night me and Kate, we sat in bed, talking 'bout gettin' out". Where does he want to get out of? Hint


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Question 12 of 20
12. "41 shots, cut through the night, you're kneeling over his body in the vestibule, praying for his life". Which song is this from? Hint


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Question 13 of 20
13. "I've been looking for a job, but it's hard to find. Down here it's just winners and losers, and don't get caught on the wrong side of that line." Where is Bruce singing about here? Hint


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Question 14 of 20
14. "Working in the fields, 'til you get your back burned" is a line from which song of Bruce's? Hint


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Question 15 of 20
15. In which song does Bruce explain: "But girl I know you're a liar, 'cause when we kiss"? Hint


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Question 16 of 20
16. In which modern classic does he state "God's drifting in heaven, Devil's in the mailbox"? Hint


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Question 17 of 20
17. Which song contains the lyrics: "Here in North-East Ohio, back in eighteen-o-three"? Hint


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Question 18 of 20
18. In which song does Bruce say: "Hey, little dolly in blue jeans, I wanna ramrod with you, honey, 'til half-past dawn"? Hint


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Question 19 of 20
19. From which song is this a line: "Jack the Rabbit and Weak Knees Willie, you know they're gonna be there"? Hint


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Question 20 of 20
20. In which song does Bruce state "The Rangers had a homecoming, in Harlem late last night"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which song has these lyrics: "Down in the shadow of the Penitentiary"?

Answer: Born in the USA

 From the last verse of "Born in the USA", originally written for the "Nebraska" album, but removed from here and given its own album of the same name.
2. "From a tenement window a transistor blasts" are lyrics of which song by the Boss?

Answer: "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out"

 From the second verse of "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out", first released on the "Born to Run" album.
3. "Well if she wants to see me, you can tell her that I'm easily found" are lyrics to which song?

Answer: "Darkness on the Edge of Town"

 From the first verse of the song. This is the title song on the album it was first released on, "Darkness on the Edge of Town".
4. "Long and dark, shiny and black" is a description from which song?

Answer: "Cadillac Ranch"

 From the chorus of the song, which was first released on "The River".
5. "Hey Gunnerman, that's quicksand. That's quicksand, that ain't mud". In which song does Bruce point out the error on the part of the Gunner Man?

Answer: "Lost in the Flood"

 From the first verse of "Lost in the Flood", from "Greetings From Asbury Park".
6. This one is so easy, I can't believe I'm giving it to you. "Two hearts are better than one" is a line from which song?

Answer: "Two Hearts"

 From the chorus of "Two Hearts" (oddly enough). If you didn't get this one, then stop now!
"Two Hearts" was first released on "The River".
7. In which song does Bruce say "We'll let blood build a bridge, over mountains draped in stars"?

Answer: "Worlds Apart"

 From the last verse of "Worlds Apart", from "The Rising".
8. Which song features the line: "You can hide 'neath the covers and study your pain"?

Answer: "Thunder Road"

 From the second verse of "Thunder Road", one of his best songs ever, and from the "Born to Run" album.
9. Which song are these lyrics from: "Grab your ticket and your suitcase, Thunder's rolling down the track"?

Answer: "Land of Hope and Dreams"

 The first line of "Land of Hope and Dreams". This is only on "Live in New York City", so it's not too bad if you didn't get this.
10. "But I remember us riding in my brother's car". Where is Bruce singing about here?

Answer: "The River"

 From the bridge of "The River", from the album of the same name.
11. "Last night me and Kate, we sat in bed, talking 'bout gettin' out". Where does he want to get out of?

Answer: "My Hometown"

 From the last verse, the song was first released on "Born in the USA", which is the second most-selling album ever, only behind "Bat Out of Hell".
12. "41 shots, cut through the night, you're kneeling over his body in the vestibule, praying for his life". Which song is this from?

Answer: "American Skin"

 From the second verse of the true story from "Live in New York City".
13. "I've been looking for a job, but it's hard to find. Down here it's just winners and losers, and don't get caught on the wrong side of that line." Where is Bruce singing about here?

Answer: "Atlantic City"

 From the third verse of "Atlantic City", first released on "Nebraska".
14. "Working in the fields, 'til you get your back burned" is a line from which song of Bruce's?

Answer: "Badlands"

 From the second verse, frist released on "Darkness on the Edge of Town".
15. In which song does Bruce explain: "But girl I know you're a liar, 'cause when we kiss"?

Answer: "Fire"

 From the first verse, only released on "Live 75-85", so again, no big problem if you didn't get it.
16. In which modern classic does he state "God's drifting in heaven, Devil's in the mailbox"?

Answer: "You're Missing"

 From the bridge of "You're Missing", only released on "The Rising".
17. Which song contains the lyrics: "Here in North-East Ohio, back in eighteen-o-three"?

Answer: "Youngstown"

 From the song "Youngstown", relesed first on "The Ghost of Tom Joad".
18. In which song does Bruce say: "Hey, little dolly in blue jeans, I wanna ramrod with you, honey, 'til half-past dawn"?

Answer: "Ramrod"

 From the first verse of "Ramrod". If you didn't get this, you want shooting. Ramrod was from "The River".
19. From which song is this a line: "Jack the Rabbit and Weak Knees Willie, you know they're gonna be there"?

Answer: "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)"

 From the second verse, originally from "The Wild, The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle".
20. In which song does Bruce state "The Rangers had a homecoming, in Harlem late last night"?

Answer: "Jungleland"

 Many people think that this is his best song ever. Personally, one of, but not the best ever. Anyway, it was first released on "Born to Run", and the quote above is the first line.
Source: Author terry_vision03

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