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Quiz about Wasted Hours
Quiz about Wasted Hours

Wasted Hours Trivia Quiz


Were you ever accused of wasting time by listening to rock n roll music? Here are some songs, many from the classic rock era, that all speak of something wasted.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
337,243
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" was released in 1975 by which of the following singers? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which singer croons about being "Wasted away again in Margaritaville"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who sang "Baba O'Riley" often mistakenly thought to be titled "Teenage Wasteland" (1971), a perennial favorite on classic rock stations everywhere? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Wasted Words" released in 1973 was a hit for which of the following bands? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which British rock group, known for having a one-armed drummer, recorded the song "Wasted" as their first proper single in 1979? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "The Wasteland" was released in 2001 by which artist known for singing about a candle in the wind? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "We're Wasting Time" was recorded in 1964, but not released until 1975 on which "British Invasion" band's "Metamorphosis" album? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Wasting Love" (1992) was a power ballad released by which of the following tortuous English heavy-metal bands? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "A Wasted Life" was written and recorded by which of the following rock singers known for his signature gray top hat? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The recording "Wasted Youth" which appears on the album "Bat Out of Hell: Back Into Hell" (1993) is performed by the musician known as "Meatloaf".



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" was released in 1975 by which of the following singers?

Answer: Freddy Fender

"Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" was a big hit for Freddy Fender as was "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" which both came out in 1975. This song can be heard playing in the background of a party scene in Oliver Stone's biographical film "W." (2008), about George W. Bush and his early drinking problems.
2. Which singer croons about being "Wasted away again in Margaritaville"?

Answer: Jimmy Buffett

"Margaritaville" was released in 1977 and remained Jimmy Buffet's highest rated solo single for over 35 years. This song is a reflection of the laid-back lifestyle of a beachfront community while drowning your sorrows in alcohol.
3. Who sang "Baba O'Riley" often mistakenly thought to be titled "Teenage Wasteland" (1971), a perennial favorite on classic rock stations everywhere?

Answer: The Who

The song popularly known as "Teenage Wasteland" by The Who, is actually named "Baba O'Riley". There are multiple versions of the song, which at one time was 30 minutes long. It was originally written to be part of The Who's rock opera "Lifehouse" that was to follow their 1969 rock opera "Tommy".
4. "Wasted Words" released in 1973 was a hit for which of the following bands?

Answer: Allman Brothers Band

The Allman Brothers band has often been credited with being one of the most influential bands in the sound of Southern rock. The band consisted of two brothers Gregg and Duane with various background musicians, most notably Dickey Betts. "Wasted Words" appeared on their album "Brothers and Sisters" released in 1973. Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident in 1971 when he collided with a truck carrying peaches.

In 2003, he was ranked by Rolling Stone magazine at number two in their list of 100 greatest guitarists of all times, second only to the great Jimi Hendrix.

The song was written by Gregg Allman about a relationship that cannot be saved.
5. Which British rock group, known for having a one-armed drummer, recorded the song "Wasted" as their first proper single in 1979?

Answer: Def Leppard

"Wasted" was the first single released by the group Def Leppard. The song also appears on their debut album "On Through the Night"(1979). When this album and single were released their drummer Rick Allen had both his arms. He subsequently lost one arm in an automobile accident but was back with the band within two months using a drum set created especially for him.

This song laments lost love and the singers subsequent descent into a life of drugs and alcohol.
6. "The Wasteland" was released in 2001 by which artist known for singing about a candle in the wind?

Answer: Elton John

Included in Elton Johns 27th album "Songs From the West Coast", this is a song lamenting about a life gone wrong. Many people thought that this album and its songs brought Elton John back to his piano-based musical roots.
7. "We're Wasting Time" was recorded in 1964, but not released until 1975 on which "British Invasion" band's "Metamorphosis" album?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Composed by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, "We're Wasting Time" is a sad somewhat haunting song about unrequited love. The cover of this album alludes to author Franz Kafka's novel "The Metamorphosis" (1915).
8. "Wasting Love" (1992) was a power ballad released by which of the following tortuous English heavy-metal bands?

Answer: Iron Maiden

"Wasting Love" was the third single from Iron Maidens 1992 album "Fear Of the Dark". A power ballad on the futility of life, it was a step away from the bands usual style of hard rock.
9. "A Wasted Life" was written and recorded by which of the following rock singers known for his signature gray top hat?

Answer: Tom Petty

In this beautiful song the singer begs his loved one to hang on and not waste their life by trying to score more drugs. This sad song can be found on Tom Petty's fifth album "Long After Dark" which was released in 1975 while he was singing with his group The Heartbreakers.
10. The recording "Wasted Youth" which appears on the album "Bat Out of Hell: Back Into Hell" (1993) is performed by the musician known as "Meatloaf".

Answer: False

"Wasted Youth" is a not quite three minute monologue by music producer Jim Steinman that appears on Meatloaf's 1993 album. It is the only recording that he does not participate in. This album also contained the hit "I'd Do Anything for Love(But I Won't Do That)". This album was a commercial hit and sold over 14 million copies around the world.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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