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Quiz about Nilsson Schmilsson
Quiz about Nilsson Schmilsson

Nilsson Schmilsson Trivia Quiz


The life and times of the wonderful singer and songwriter Harry Nilsson. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Ikabud
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
60,081
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
7 / 15
Plays
315
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Question 1 of 15
1. Harry Edward Nilsson III was born in 1941, to Betty and Harry Nilsson, in which New York City borough? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Harry's mother, Betty, wrote 'Marchin' Down Broadway', a song featured years later on Nilsson's 'Harry' album. What famous songman offered to buy her song? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. All of these performers have recorded Nilsson songs except _______ ? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Early in his career, Harry recorded a commercial jingle for this product? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Nilsson's music is featured in many films. His songs appear in all of the following movies except _______ ? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What were the songs Harry won Grammys for? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. 'I liked everything Harry did of mine. I was honored that he did it. Harry had a tremendous voice, he could do anything. We were very close at one time and did drift apart. I really don't know why'. Who said it? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Nilsson's animated film 'The Point' first appeared on television in January 1971 and was narrated by Dustin Hoffman. A home video of the movie was released and narrated by someone else. Who? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. All of these are Nilsson album titles except _______ ? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Harry introduced his favorite drink to John Lennon and Ringo Starr. What was it? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. In the 1990s, Harry and his family moved into the former house of what movie star? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. This singer rented Harry's London apartment and died there. Who was it? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. In his last Christmas special, Bing Crosby asked _______ to name his favorite singer, and that star replied, 'Harry Nilsson'. Who was it? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which Nilsson song is part of the film 'Reservoir Dogs' soundtrack? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Although Harry Nilsson passed away on January 15, 1994, albums continue to be released: 'For The Love of Harry, Everybody Sings Nilsson' is one of many. There is a tribute held in his honor each year. What is it called? Hint



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1. Harry Edward Nilsson III was born in 1941, to Betty and Harry Nilsson, in which New York City borough?

Answer: Brooklyn

In the Bushwick section of Brooklyn to be exact. 'A crummy place to grow up if you're blonde and white', Nilsson went on to say.
2. Harry's mother, Betty, wrote 'Marchin' Down Broadway', a song featured years later on Nilsson's 'Harry' album. What famous songman offered to buy her song?

Answer: Irving Berlin

Mr. Berlin offered her a thousand dollars for the tune, but she declined his offer. She also wrote 'Little Cowboy', another song her son recorded years later.
3. All of these performers have recorded Nilsson songs except _______ ?

Answer: Jim Morrison

Three Dog Night had a hit with 'One', Peggy Lee recorded Harry's 'Think About Your Troubles', and Glen Campbell did a version of 'Without You'.
4. Early in his career, Harry recorded a commercial jingle for this product?

Answer: Ban Deodorant

In 1964 he worked for a bank and supplemented his income by singing commercial jingles.
5. Nilsson's music is featured in many films. His songs appear in all of the following movies except _______ ?

Answer: 'Plaza Suite'

The 'Fisher King' has his 'How About You', 'Jump Into The Fire' is featured in 'Goodfellas', and 'Perfect Day' appears in 'All That Jazz'.
6. What were the songs Harry won Grammys for?

Answer: 'Everybody's Talkin' and 'Without You'

'Everybody's Talkin' was written by Fred Neil and Harry's recording of it was featured in the film 'Midnight Cowboy'.
7. 'I liked everything Harry did of mine. I was honored that he did it. Harry had a tremendous voice, he could do anything. We were very close at one time and did drift apart. I really don't know why'. Who said it?

Answer: Randy Newman

Harry recorded an album titled, 'Nilsson Sings Newman'.
8. Nilsson's animated film 'The Point' first appeared on television in January 1971 and was narrated by Dustin Hoffman. A home video of the movie was released and narrated by someone else. Who?

Answer: Ringo Starr

Nilsson had strong friendships with all of the Beatles, especially Ringo and John.
9. All of these are Nilsson album titles except _______ ?

Answer: 'A Dose of Schmilsson'

George Harrison played slide guitar on 'Son of Schmilsson'.
10. Harry introduced his favorite drink to John Lennon and Ringo Starr. What was it?

Answer: Brandy Alexander

One half oz. Creme de Cacao (Brown), one half oz. Brandy, and one half oz. Heavy Cream. Cheers.
11. In the 1990s, Harry and his family moved into the former house of what movie star?

Answer: Betty Grable

It was a seven bedroom home owned by Betty and her husband, bandleader Harry James.
12. This singer rented Harry's London apartment and died there. Who was it?

Answer: Mama Cass

The world lost Mama Cass Elliot on July 29th, 1974. She died of a heart attack.
13. In his last Christmas special, Bing Crosby asked _______ to name his favorite singer, and that star replied, 'Harry Nilsson'. Who was it?

Answer: David Bowie

It was Bing's 42nd annual Christmas Special and Bowie mentioned Harry in the introduction of a duet with Bing on 'Little Drummer Boy'.
14. Which Nilsson song is part of the film 'Reservoir Dogs' soundtrack?

Answer: 'Coconut'

'Reservoir Dogs' was the 1992 debut film of Quentin Tarantino.
15. Although Harry Nilsson passed away on January 15, 1994, albums continue to be released: 'For The Love of Harry, Everybody Sings Nilsson' is one of many. There is a tribute held in his honor each year. What is it called?

Answer: Harryfest

The first Harryfest was held in California and the first one of the 21st century was held on May 4th, 2001 in London, England.
Source: Author Ikabud

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