Pink Floyd- "The Wall" Trivia Quiz

Answer: We came in?

'The Wall' was a rock opera focusing on a character named Pink, whose life draws a parallel with bassist and lyricist Roger Waters' life. The album's last song 'Outside The Wall' runs into the first song 'In The Flesh?'.

Answer: Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)

'Another Brick in The Wall (Part Two)' reached number one on the UK Top 40 chart in November 1979. It also went to number one on the US Billboard Pop Singles chart in March 1980, where it stayed for four weeks

The song tells about the tyranny Pink suffers from his teachers. He visualizes that his peers get together and protest 'we don't need no education' and 'hey, teacher, leave us kids alone'.

Answer: Comfortably Numb

'Comfortably Numb' was one of the only songs on the album that was co-written by guitarist David Gilmour. The song revolves around Pink's battle with drug addiction and the loss of control over his life as the result. Gilmour and Waters argued in the studio over the song's production, as Gilmour wanted a more raw sound while waters wished for an orchestral version. In a compromise, Waters' opening was used for the beginning and Gilmour's guitar solo was featured at the end of the song.

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Answer: A woman gets excited about a bunch of guitars

'One of My Turns' was the flip side to the single 'Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)'. It tells the story of a groupie Pink invites to his house while he's besieged with memories of his unfaithful, estranged wife.

Answer: stranger

'Young Lust' was released in the US and UK in 1979. The context of the song is when Pink was on a lengthy tour, separated from his wife. He found out she was cheating on him while he was inviting groupies to his hotel room after concerts.

Answer: sunny

The song was a reference to a British singer named Vera Lynn, who was famous for a song called 'We'll Meet Again'. 'Vera' was released in 1979 in both the UK and US.

Answer: True

'The Wall' reached number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in 1980. It also peaked at number one on various charts of other countries, including in Norway, Sweden, Germany, New Zealand, Austria, and France.

Answer: Goodbye Blue Sky

The lyrics from the first verse and chorus are 'Did you see the frightened ones, did you hear the falling bombs?' The song begins with an intro from Waters' son, Harry, saying 'Look mummy, there's an aeroplane up in the sky'.

Answer: The Show Must Go On

The deleted lyrics were 'Do I have to stand up wild eyed in the spotlight; what a nightmare why don't I turn and run'. The song began with the lyrics 'there must be some mistake'.

Answer: The Trial

'The Trial' was written by Waters and Ezrin. The lyrics tell about Pink suffering from a psychological imbalance. According to the song, the imbalance was in part because of his abusive schoolteachers, overprotective mother and philandering wife. Although Pink shows feelings of a human nature, the judge sentences him to be exposed before his peers, tearing down the wall.