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TMBG: Who Sang It? Trivia Quiz

As you should already know, TMBG has two lead singers-John Linnell and John Flansburgh- and they share the responsibility of vocals. I'll name a song and you say who sang it.

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

Author
tmbg_lover

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,951

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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341

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 96 (8/10), Guest 159 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who sang 'Birdhouse in Your Soul?' Hint

neither

Flansburgh

Linnell

both

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Question 2 of 10

2. What about 'Why Does the Sun Shine?'? Who sang that one? Hint

Linnell

Flansburgh

both

neither

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who sang 'Istanbul (Not Constantinople)'? Hint

Flansburgh

both

Linnell

neither

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who contributed vocals to 'New York City'? Hint

Flansburgh

both

Linnell

neither

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who sang 'Boss of Me'? Hint

Flansburgh

both

Linnell

neither

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Question 6 of 10

6. Now, who sang 'Dr. Evil'? Hint

both

neither

Linnell

Flansburgh

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Question 7 of 10

7. Here's a tough one: who sang 'Where Do They Make Balloons?'? Hint

both

neither

Linnell

Flansburgh

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Question 8 of 10

8. How about 'Lazyhead and Sleepybones'? Any idea as to who sang that?! Hint

Flansburgh

neither

both

Linnell

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who sang 'Spine'? Hint

Linnell

Flansburgh

both

neither

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, who sang 'Destination Moon'? Hint

Flansburgh

Linnell

neither

both

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who sang 'Birdhouse in Your Soul?'

Answer: Linnell

'Birdhouse in Your Soul' was originally recorded for the album 'Flood'. It has been on other various albums and EPs since then. It is one of their more popular songs.

2. What about 'Why Does the Sun Shine?'? Who sang that one?

Answer: Flansburgh

This song was not originally written by TMBG, but they still do a great job on it! Linnell did contribute to the vocals on this song, but it was not SUNG, it was spoken - therefore, it doesn't count. It was from the 'Why Does the Sun Shine (EP).

3. Who sang 'Istanbul (Not Constantinople)'?

Answer: both

This song is a little tricky. Both Linnell and Flansburgh contribute to vocals. They sang together for the verses and took turns during the chorus. It was first from 'Flood', although, like 'Why Does the Sun Shine?', it was not originally written by them.

4. Who contributed vocals to 'New York City'?

Answer: Flansburgh

Once again, this song was not written by They Might Be Giants (it's actually by a band from Vancouver called 'Cub'). It is from the album 'Factory Showroom'.

5. Who sang 'Boss of Me'?

Answer: Flansburgh

You may know this song from the TV show 'Malcolm in the Middle'. It has been said that John Flansburgh wrote this song about his brother, Paxus. It was never released on a full-length album; it's from the 'Boss of Me (EP)'.

6. Now, who sang 'Dr. Evil'?

Answer: neither

This was in fact sung by Robin Goldwasser, John Flansburgh's wife. You may notice that she contributes to vocals in a lot of TMBG's songs. It was written for the Austin Powers movies, and it's from 'More Music From Austin Powers - The Spy Who Shagged Me'.

7. Here's a tough one: who sang 'Where Do They Make Balloons?'?

Answer: neither

This really doesn't happen too often, but neither of the Johns sang this one! It was sung by Danny Weinkauf, TMBG's bassist. It's from 'No!'.

8. How about 'Lazyhead and Sleepybones'? Any idea as to who sang that?!

Answer: both

Yes, they did, in fact, both contribute to this one. During the chorus, they sing together, but during the verses, it's just Flansburgh. This, too, is from the album 'No!'.

9. Who sang 'Spine'?

Answer: Linnell

With this song, it's really is hard to tell. He doesn't sound quite like himself, I think. It was from the album 'The Spine'.

10. Finally, who sang 'Destination Moon'?

Answer: Linnell

This is my favorite TMBG song EVER! John Linnell sings this one, and does a fine job, I might add. It is from my favorite of TMBG's albums, 'John Henry'.

I hope you liked my quiz!

Source: Author tmbg_lover

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