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To the Moon and Back Trivia Quiz

Savage Garden was an Australian duo who played soft rock.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lord_Digby. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Lord_Digby

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
313,842

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Although Savage Garden had major international success, the duo only lasted a few years. How many years was the duo active? Hint

Seven Years

Five Years

Six Years

Four Years

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the vocalist in Savage Garden? Hint

Neither of them

Daniel Jones

Darren Hayes

Both

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Question 3 of 10

3. The duo was awarded "Best International Debut Single" in 1997. What was the single called? Hint

To the Moon and Back

I Knew I Loved You

Truly Madly Deeply

I Want You

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Question 4 of 10

4. This song would be the last time that Savage Garden had a top ten hit. What was the name of this single? Hint

Gunning Down Romance

Two Beds And A Coffee Machine

Crash and Burn

I Don't Care

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Question 5 of 10

5. What record label did the duo sign up with in 1996? Hint

EMI

Warner Music Group

Polygram

Columbia Records

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Question 6 of 10

6. What song did the duo perform at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Closing Ceremony? Hint

Crash and Burn

I Want You

To the Moon and Back

Affirmation

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Question 7 of 10

7. This single spent 26 weeks on Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number four on the UK singles chart. What was the name of this successful song? Hint

Truly Madly Deeply

To the Moon and Back

Crash and Burn

Break Me Shake Me

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Question 8 of 10

8. What song from the duo is considered as their signature tune? Hint

Crash and Burn

To the Moon and Back

Truly Madly Deeply

I Knew I Loved You

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1998, what was the name of the song by Savage Garden that was released as a radio only single in Australia? Hint

Santa Monica

The Lover After Me

The Animal Song

All Around Me

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Question 10 of 10

10. The video set for "I Knew I Loved You" had been previously used for "Seinfeld", an American television sitcom. Where was the venue for the video? Hint

A Football game

Shopping Mall

Hilton Hotel

New York City Subway

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Although Savage Garden had major international success, the duo only lasted a few years. How many years was the duo active?

Answer: Seven Years

Savage Garden was formed in 1994 after Daniel Jones and Darren Hayes left the Australian band, Red Edge. The name "Savage Garden" was take from an American author Anne Rice, who wrote the novels "The Vampire Chronicles."

2. Who was the vocalist in Savage Garden?

Answer: Darren Hayes

Darren Hayes was born in Brisbane, Australia. In 1993, Darren auditioned for the role of lead singer for the Australian band, Red Edge, and was later given the opportunity to fulfill the role. In 1994, Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones left Red Edge to form a duo called Crush.

The name of Crush was later changed to Savage Garden after the duo found out another band in the UK had already registered the name.

3. The duo was awarded "Best International Debut Single" in 1997. What was the single called?

Answer: I Want You

"I Want You" was the debut single from Savage Garden. The song was released in Australia in 1996, and the rest of the world in 1997. The debut single reached number four on the U.S. Hot 100 and peaked at number eleven on the UK singles chart.

4. This song would be the last time that Savage Garden had a top ten hit. What was the name of this single?

Answer: Crash and Burn

"Crash and Burn" was taken from the duos second album "Affirmation" released in 2000. The single was very successful in Finland and Norway, reaching the number one position. The single was also a top five hit in New Zealand, Canada, Sweden and France. Less successful in the UK, the single peaked at number 14 and only managed to reach 24 in the American charts.

5. What record label did the duo sign up with in 1996?

Answer: Columbia Records

Columbia Records are an American record company who first got involved within the music industry way back in 1888. John Woodruff an Australian manager in the music business, managed to get the duo a contract with Road show Music record label prior to Columbia Records, however this was short lived and the duo switched camp to Columbia.

6. What song did the duo perform at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Closing Ceremony?

Answer: Affirmation

"Affirmation" was also the name of the bands second album released in 1999. The single reached the number eighth position on the UK singles chart.

7. This single spent 26 weeks on Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number four on the UK singles chart. What was the name of this successful song?

Answer: Truly Madly Deeply

Released in 1997, the single was a huge hit for the band. The song charted in several European country's including the Netherlands, Finland, France and Belgium.

8. What song from the duo is considered as their signature tune?

Answer: Truly Madly Deeply

"Truly Madly Deeply" was recorded in 1995-1996 and released on April 3, 1997. The song was taken from their debut album "Savage Garden" also released in 1997.

9. In 1998, what was the name of the song by Savage Garden that was released as a radio only single in Australia?

Answer: All Around Me

Savage garden released the song "All Around Me" in January 1998. Although a few thousand copy's of the single was produced, they were given away free at the bands concert in Brisbane.

10. The video set for "I Knew I Loved You" had been previously used for "Seinfeld", an American television sitcom. Where was the venue for the video?

Answer: New York City Subway

"I Knew I Loved You" was available on CD and a 7" vinyl version. The song was recorded and released in 1999. The video was filmed in August, 1999. The majority of the filming was on-board one of the carriages. Kirsten Dunst and Hayes are in one of the carriages, but are not known to each other, the lights go out and Hayes goes daydreaming about Dunst.

At the end of the video the band can be seeing playing in the carriage and the subway.

Source: Author Lord_Digby

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