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Quiz about Music of the Great White North
Quiz about Music of the Great White North

Music of the Great White North Quiz


How well do you know Canadian music? Take this quiz to find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by gausser12. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
gausser12
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
319,800
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
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271
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Question 1 of 15
1. This Canadian songstress appeared on an episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" during which she performed the songs "Lucky", "Anything" and "Moment of Weakness". Who is she? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. The seventh studio album by this Montreal native included the singles "Black Cloud Rain", "Tell Me" and "Third of June". Who is he? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. While this band was based in Seattle, Washington for most of their career, they lived in Vancouver when they recorded their debut album. It went on to sell over one million copies and won the band a Juno for Group of the Year in 1977. Name the band. Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. This Vancouver-based band blends folk, Celtic and rock music to get their distinctive sound. One of their most popular songs, "Home for a Rest" is featured on the Polygram collection "Frosh 1" released in 1998. Name the band. Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. This band did a cover of "Lovers In a Dangerous Time" for the Bruce Cockburn tribute album entitled "Kick at the Darkness". It was their first top 40 hit in Canada. Name the band. Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Sarah Mclachlan's breakout album in the United States was "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy", but she was already a star in Canada based on the strength of her first two albums. What was the name of Sarah's debut album? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. This band had a hit in 1986 with "Love is Fire". It featured vocals by John Oates of Hall & Oates. What was the name of the band? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Luba's debut album was produced by Tony Green and released in 1980 on his own label, TGO. What was the name of this album? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Newfoundland singer/songwriter Ron Hynes wrote a song about the Ocean Ranger, an oil rig that sank near the Grand Banks in 1982. What was the name of this song? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. This Canadian duo had their song "Wrong to Let You Go" remixed by DJ/producer ATB. It became a dance hit in both North America and Europe, leading to other collaborations with ATB. What is the name of this duo? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. This band's biggest hit was "Sweet City Woman". It won a Juno for best single in 1971. Name the band. Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Mike Smith, the guitarist for this Nova Scotian band, went on to play Bubbles on "The Trailer Park Boys". Their biggest hit was the single "Curious". Who are they? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. This band's album "Five Days in July" went six times platinum in Canada and featured vocals by Sarah Mclachlan on the tracks "What is This Love," "Dark Angel" and "Tell Me Your Dream". Name the band. Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. The debut single "I'm Like a Bird" by this Canadian singer/songwriter won her a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Who is the singer? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. This female singer/songwriter was born in Morden, Manitoba. As of 2008, she has released eight studio albums. All of these appeared on her own label, Quinlan Road. Her musical style could best be described as Celtic/World. Who is this artist? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This Canadian songstress appeared on an episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" during which she performed the songs "Lucky", "Anything" and "Moment of Weakness". Who is she?

Answer: Bif Naked

Besides acting and singing, Bif is also a poet. She released a spoken word album entitled "Okenspay Ordway: Things I Forgot To Tell Mommy" in 1997.
2. The seventh studio album by this Montreal native included the singles "Black Cloud Rain", "Tell Me" and "Third of June". Who is he?

Answer: Corey Hart

This self-titled recording was released in 1996 and went platinum in Canada.
3. While this band was based in Seattle, Washington for most of their career, they lived in Vancouver when they recorded their debut album. It went on to sell over one million copies and won the band a Juno for Group of the Year in 1977. Name the band.

Answer: Heart

The debut album by Heart was "Dreamboat Annie". The band moved back to the United States after the release of this album.
4. This Vancouver-based band blends folk, Celtic and rock music to get their distinctive sound. One of their most popular songs, "Home for a Rest" is featured on the Polygram collection "Frosh 1" released in 1998. Name the band.

Answer: Spirit of the West

Despite its popularity, "Home For a Rest" was never released as an official single.
5. This band did a cover of "Lovers In a Dangerous Time" for the Bruce Cockburn tribute album entitled "Kick at the Darkness". It was their first top 40 hit in Canada. Name the band.

Answer: The Barenaked Ladies

"Kick at the Darkness" comes from a line in "Lovers in a Dangerous Time", "you gotta kick at the darkness till it bleeds daylight."
6. Sarah Mclachlan's breakout album in the United States was "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy", but she was already a star in Canada based on the strength of her first two albums. What was the name of Sarah's debut album?

Answer: Touch

Sarah was discovered by Nettwerk Records at the age of 17. Her parents insisted she finish high school and one year at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design before signing a recording contract.
7. This band had a hit in 1986 with "Love is Fire". It featured vocals by John Oates of Hall & Oates. What was the name of the band?

Answer: The Parachute Club

John Oates produced "Love is Fire" along with several other tracks on the "Small Victories" album.
8. Luba's debut album was produced by Tony Green and released in 1980 on his own label, TGO. What was the name of this album?

Answer: Chain Reaction

Luba's next release was a four-song EP entitled Luba. It featured "Everytime I See Your Picture" which became her first big hit in Canada.
9. Newfoundland singer/songwriter Ron Hynes wrote a song about the Ocean Ranger, an oil rig that sank near the Grand Banks in 1982. What was the name of this song?

Answer: Atlantic Blue

The Ocean Ranger was caught in a storm during which waves of 65 feet were reported. All of the 84 crew members were lost.
10. This Canadian duo had their song "Wrong to Let You Go" remixed by DJ/producer ATB. It became a dance hit in both North America and Europe, leading to other collaborations with ATB. What is the name of this duo?

Answer: The Wild Strawberries

Roberta Carter-Harrison and Ken Harrison are the members of The Wild Stawberries. Not only are they married, but one is a physiotherapist and the other a doctor.
11. This band's biggest hit was "Sweet City Woman". It won a Juno for best single in 1971. Name the band.

Answer: The Stampeders

The Stampeders album "Against the Grain" sold over one million copies in North America.
12. Mike Smith, the guitarist for this Nova Scotian band, went on to play Bubbles on "The Trailer Park Boys". Their biggest hit was the single "Curious". Who are they?

Answer: Sandbox

Sandbox only released two full length albums before breaking up.
13. This band's album "Five Days in July" went six times platinum in Canada and featured vocals by Sarah Mclachlan on the tracks "What is This Love," "Dark Angel" and "Tell Me Your Dream". Name the band.

Answer: Blue Rodeo

Sarah worked with the band on their follow up effort, "Nowhere to Here", as well.
14. The debut single "I'm Like a Bird" by this Canadian singer/songwriter won her a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Who is the singer?

Answer: Nelly Furtado

Nelly's debut album received four Grammy nominations and six Juno nominations.
15. This female singer/songwriter was born in Morden, Manitoba. As of 2008, she has released eight studio albums. All of these appeared on her own label, Quinlan Road. Her musical style could best be described as Celtic/World. Who is this artist?

Answer: Loreena McKennitt

"The Mummer's Dance" is Loreena's most successful single as of 2009. It reached #18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Source: Author gausser12

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