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Songs From The Wood Trivia Quiz

Ten different songs, all of which have something to do with trees. See how many of these you recognize.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
347,258

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
560

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. "One Tree Hill" was a well received single from the popular album "The Joshua Tree" by which Irish band? Hint

Westlife

The Corrs

The Dubliners

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Most with cones for seeds, most with needles for leaves
_ is for _____, my kind of trees
Large junipers and fir, spruce, cedars and pines
_ is for _____, more then five hundred kinds"

What goes in the blanks to complete the lyrics and form the title of the song by the American alternative rock band, "They Might Be Giants"? Hint

D is for Douglas

A is for Acacia

C is for Conifers

B is for Birch

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to the English carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas", which tree formed part of the gift received by the singer from her true love on the first day? Hint

Pear

Cherry

Apple

Mango

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Boy and his dog
Went out looking for the rainbow
You know what did they learn
Since that very day"

These are the opening lines to the song "Redwood Tree" by which singer-songwriter? Hint

Van Morrison

Eric Clapton

Cliff Richards

Bryan Adams

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Question 5 of 10

5. The American folk song "In The Pines" may have originated in the southern Appalachian region. Which unlikely band recorded a cover version of this traditional song? Hint

Alice in Chains

Pearl Jam

Nirvana

Soundgarden

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Question 6 of 10

6. "The Cherry Tree" by Sting is a ballad that has been covered by various artistes. Is it true that this ballad is based on an apocryphal story involving Mary and Joseph, the parents of Jesus?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Sleep, little willow
Peace gonna follow
Time will heal your wounds"

Which member of "The Beatles" recorded the song "Little Willow" from which these lines are taken? Hint

John Lennon

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

Ringo Starr

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following recorded the song "Lemon Tree" in which a father advises his son not to put his trust in love with the following lines?

"Lemon tree very pretty and the lemon flower is sweet
But the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat." Hint

Peter, Paul and Mary

Bob Dylan

Pete Seeger

Billy Joel

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Question 9 of 10

9. A popular song by "The Andrews Sisters" had a girl telling her lover not to sit with any other girl under which tree? Hint

Banyan

Apple

Baobab

Fir

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Question 10 of 10

10. "There's a thorn tree in the garden, if you know just what I mean,
And I hate to hurt your feelings but its not the way it seems,
'Cause I miss her."

Which group, that included Eric Clapton as a member, recorded this song titled "Thorn Tree In The Garden"? Hint

Cream

Blind Faith

The Yardbirds

Derek and the Dominos

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "One Tree Hill" was a well received single from the popular album "The Joshua Tree" by which Irish band?

Answer: U2

"One Tree Hill" was written in memory of Greg Carroll, a Maori who was a close friend of Bono, the lead singer of the band. He died in a motorcycle accident and Bono wrote and dedicated this song to him.

Other hit singles from the album include "With or Without You", "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", and "Where the Streets Have No Name".

2. "Most with cones for seeds, most with needles for leaves _ is for _____, my kind of trees Large junipers and fir, spruce, cedars and pines _ is for _____, more then five hundred kinds" What goes in the blanks to complete the lyrics and form the title of the song by the American alternative rock band, "They Might Be Giants"?

Answer: C is for Conifers

"C is for Conifers" featured on "Here Come the ABCs", a children's music album released by "They Might Be Giants" in 2005. A follow up album titled "Here Come the 123s" was released in 2008.

"They Might Be Giants" was formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. Some of their popular hits include "Boss of Me", "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" and "Snail Shell".

3. According to the English carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas", which tree formed part of the gift received by the singer from her true love on the first day?

Answer: Pear

The gift given on the first day was 'a partridge in a pear tree'. Other gifts given on subsequent days included gold rings, calling birds, turtle doves and French hens. A popular myth states that the song was first written to help young Christians learn important facets of the Christian faith with each gift having a specific, symbolic meaning.

4. "Boy and his dog Went out looking for the rainbow You know what did they learn Since that very day" These are the opening lines to the song "Redwood Tree" by which singer-songwriter?

Answer: Van Morrison

"Redwood Tree" featured on Van Morrison's 1972 album "Saint Dominic's Preview". Northern Irish singer Van Morrison first achieved success with the release of the hit single "Brown Eyed Girl" in 1967. He was honoured with the Order of the British Empire in 1996.

5. The American folk song "In The Pines" may have originated in the southern Appalachian region. Which unlikely band recorded a cover version of this traditional song?

Answer: Nirvana

"In The Pines" has been covered by various artists, the most notable among them being folk musician Lead Belly and bluegrass musician Bill Monroe. Others include Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger and Grateful Dead. Alternate titles for the song are "Black Girl" and "Where Did You Sleep Last Night".

Nirvana was an American grunge rock band fronted by Kurt Cobain that rose to fame with the single "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from their second album "Nevermind". "In The Pines" was part of their live album "MTV Unplugged in New York".

6. "The Cherry Tree" by Sting is a ballad that has been covered by various artistes. Is it true that this ballad is based on an apocryphal story involving Mary and Joseph, the parents of Jesus?

Answer: Yes

The origins of this story can be traced to "The Infancy Gospel of Matthew" which forms part of the New Testament apocrypha. In the song, Mary and Joseph are on their way to Bethlehem when Mary requests Joseph to pluck some cherries for her. When Joseph refuses, baby Jesus from Mary's womb commands the tree to bend down so that Mary is able to pick the cherries. At this point, Joseph is able to believe the miracle regarding Mary's conception.

Sting covered this song on his 2009 album "If on a Winter's Night".

7. "Sleep, little willow Peace gonna follow Time will heal your wounds" Which member of "The Beatles" recorded the song "Little Willow" from which these lines are taken?

Answer: Paul McCartney

"Little Willow" featured on Paul McCartney's solo studio album "Flaming Pie" which was released in 1997. McCartney wrote the song in memory of Maureen, the first wife of fellow Beatle, Ringo Starr.

8. Which of the following recorded the song "Lemon Tree" in which a father advises his son not to put his trust in love with the following lines? "Lemon tree very pretty and the lemon flower is sweet But the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat."

Answer: Peter, Paul and Mary

The trio of "Peter, Paul and Mary" achieved considerable success in the folk music genre. "Lemon Tree" featured on their self titled debut album which also included the songs "500 Miles" and "If I Had a Hammer".

9. A popular song by "The Andrews Sisters" had a girl telling her lover not to sit with any other girl under which tree?

Answer: Apple

"The Andrews Sisters" were a trio consisting of three siblings - Maxene, Patty and LaVerne. The song in the question was titled "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)" and was based on an English folk song called "Long, Long Ago". "The Andrews Sisters" performed this song in the 1942 film "Private Buckaroo".

10. "There's a thorn tree in the garden, if you know just what I mean, And I hate to hurt your feelings but its not the way it seems, 'Cause I miss her." Which group, that included Eric Clapton as a member, recorded this song titled "Thorn Tree In The Garden"?

Answer: Derek and the Dominos

"Derek and the Dominos" comprised of Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Bobby Whitlock
Carl Radle and Jim Gordon. The band released only one studio album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" in 1970 which featured the song in the question. The album is better known for the eponymous track "Layla" that Clapton wrote for Patti Boyd, the then wife of George Harrison.

Eric Clapton was also a member of the other three groups that make up the incorrect options.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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