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Howard Jones: His Life, Career and Music

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Howard Jones had a brilliant music career and gained success all over the world. Here are fifteen questions based on his life and musical success.

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Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

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Can you identify the Howard Jones song from the lyrics provided?

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Howard Jones Lyrics

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Howard Jones was the keyboard legend of the 80s. Can you name the song by the given lyrics?

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Howard Jones Trivia Questions

1. "So she had built her elaborate home with its ups and downs its rain and its sun. She decided that her work it was done. Time to have fun". Which song did these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Howard Jones Lyrics

Answer: Hide And Seek

'Hide and Seek' went to number 12 in the charts in March 1984. He sang this song at the Live Aid concert! Did you know: Howard was the oldest of four boys, they are all musicians. Howard started learning the piano at the age of seven.

2. Everyone knows Howard as Howard Jones, but Howard is actually not his given birth name. What is his rather mundane birth name?

From Quiz Howard Jones: His Life, Career and Music

Answer: John

Born February 23, 1955 in Southampton, England, John Howard Jones was born to a very musical family, having three brothers who all were involved in their own bands. His family moved to Canada during his formative teen years, where he was in his first band.

3. "And do you feel scared - I do. But I won't stop and falter. And if we threw it all away, _____ _____ _____ _____ _____. Wow wow wow oh, wow wow wow oh oh oh oh" Which song includes these lines?

From Quiz Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

Answer: Thing Can Only Get Better

"Things Can Only Get Better" comes from Howard's album "Dream Into Action". Howard Jones learned to play the piano at age seven in Southampton, England.

4. "Under his nose was a dream come true Been there all the time and he almost knew And the fear goes on". Which song did these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Howard Jones Lyrics

Answer: Pearl In The Shell

'Pearl in the Shell' was the last song released from 'Humans Lib's', Howard's first album. The song was recorded in his own front room! Did you know: Howard Jones used to teach the piano and that is how he met his wife Jan.

5. Howard Jones' peak of his career came throughout the 1980s. Besides being a singer, Howard Jones' instrumental musicianship can be predominantly summed up in which musical instrument?

From Quiz Howard Jones: His Life, Career and Music

Answer: Keyboards

Howard DOES know how to play the drums, but the majority of his drumming came from drum machines, programmed by himself. All keyboards/synthesizers were done by Howard Jones throughout his career, as his signature sound was from them.

6. "I love you whether or not you love me. I love you even if you think that I don't. Sometimes I find you doubt my love for you, but I don't mind. Why should I mind, why should I mind?" Which song starts this way?

From Quiz Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

Answer: What is Love

"What is Love" comes from Howard's first album, "Human's Lib", which was released in 1984. It topped the charts at number one in England and became a moderate hit in the U.S. "New Song" and "What is Love" were both American Top 40 Hits and "What is Love" was number two in England.

7. "And when I think of those who love you now. If I had my chances again somehow Stop me from fallin' you know I need you". Which song did these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Howard Jones Lyrics

Answer: Lift Me Up

This song was written and recorded by Ross Callum and Howard. The video is great, old fashioned black and white! Did you know: Howard used to sell fruit and veg from the back of a van with his wife Jan. After an accident when a runaway vehicle crashed into Jan, she was given compensation. It was with this money that Howard got his first synthesizer. The shop sent two by mistake, he bought the other one as he liked the effect of using two. The shop knows him as 'Honest Howard'.

8. "Don't crack up Bend your brain See both sides Throw off your mental chains- Hoo Hoo Hoo!" In which song are these really fun to sing lyrics?

From Quiz Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

Answer: New Song

"New Song" was the first single released by Howard Jones. It came out in the fall of 1983 and became a number one hit in the U.K. It was also released on "Human's Lib" and became well-known to the American audiences.

9. "You can see the summit but you can't reach it It's the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit Doctor says you're cured". Which song did these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Howard Jones Lyrics

Answer: No One Is To Blame

'No One is to Blame' was released in 1986 and featured Phil Collins; it went to number 16. He also got an award for this song at the BMI. Did you know: Howard played gigs in and around High Wycombe. It was at one of these shows that he noticed Jed Hoile dancing and miming to his songs. This was the beginning of a very impressive visual partnership.

10. Later in 1983, WEA/Elektra released his debut album, which would span a total of four Top 40 songs in the United Kingdom, as well as achieve #1 status on the UK Albums Chart. What was the title of this debut smash album?

From Quiz Howard Jones: His Life, Career and Music

Answer: Human's Lib

"Heartbeat City", "Body & Soul", and "Talk Show" were albums released in the same month as "Human's Lib", and were by The Cars, Joe Jackson, and The Go-Gos, respectively. "Human's Lib" was not the smash success in the U.S. that it was in the U.K., only making it to number fifty-nine on the Billboard chart.

11. "The old man said to me, Said don't always take life so seriously, Play the flute and dance and sing your song." This advice is found in which song?

From Quiz Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

Answer: Life in One Day

"Life in One Day" is one of many hits from Howard's album "Dream Into Action". As a teenager in Canada, Howard played in a band called Warrior.

12. "We'll stick together through the smooth and the rough You're the steam engine and I am the tracks Roll over me, I'll be rolling right back". Which song did these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Howard Jones Lyrics

Answer: You Know I Love You..Don't You?

Did you know: In November 1986 Howard contributed 'A Little Bit of Snow' to 'The Anti-Heroin Project' Charity Album, proceeds went to Phoenix House Rehabilitation Centre. Did you know: Howard opened a vegetarian restaurant in New York, America called 'Nowhere'.

13. Contrary to what you might think, the musical artist Haddaway didn't remake Howard Jones' second single; they are two completely different songs. What was the title of his second single?

From Quiz Howard Jones: His Life, Career and Music

Answer: What Is Love?

"What is Love?" would become Howard's biggest single in the United Kingdom, placing at number two in 1983. The song fared similar to his first single in the U.S., peaking only at number thirty-three. Haddaway's "What Is Love?" would be familiar to "Saturday Night Live" fans as the song Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan dance to in the recurring skit "The Roxbury Guys".

14. "Treating today as though it was the last the final show Get to sixty and feel no regret". Which song did these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Howard Jones Lyrics

Answer: Things Can Only Get Better

This song featured on the album 'Dream into Action'. Did you know: Howard's parents ran his fan-club.

15. In the summer of 1984, prior to the release of his second album, Howard Jones released a single entitled "Like to Get to Know You Well". Upon its release, he publicly stated that the song was dedicated to...what?

From Quiz Howard Jones: His Life, Career and Music

Answer: "The spirit of the Olympic Games."

Howard Jones had a extended version album released only in Great Britain called "The 12" Album". "Like to Get to Know You Well" was first on this album as a previously unreleased song. It made an appearance on his next studio album as well.

16. "How many hearts have been broken How many have been broken in two Cos a few simple words have not been spoken." Which song did these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Howard Jones Lyrics

Answer: Will You Still Be There?

A very powerful song. Did you know: Howard received the Regenbogen award in Germany for being in the music business for 20 years.

17. During the earliest years of Howard Jones' career, he included an extra component to his live show not often seen in a typical concert. What was the addition to his live performances?

From Quiz Howard Jones: His Life, Career and Music

Answer: A Mime

Jed Hoile did improvised mime-style choreography near the front of the stage while Howard Jones would play. Jed could also be seen in the video for Howard's first single, "New Song".

18. "_____ _____ I love you, But you gotta let me live my life." The missing words here are which song title?

From Quiz Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

Answer: Look Mama

1985's "Dream Into Action" is Howard Jones's most successful album. It went platinum in the U.S. and spawned five hit singles, including "Look Mama".

19. "Get your ticket to that wheel in space while there's time the fix is in. You're be a witness to that game of chance in the sky You know we've got to win." Which song did these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Howard Jones Lyrics

Answer: I G Y

'IGY' stands for 'International Geophysical Year'. This song was originally written and recorded by Donald Fagan.

20. In March of 1985, Howard Jones released his second and most successful full scale studio album. What was the title of this album?

From Quiz Howard Jones: His Life, Career and Music

Answer: Dream Into Action

All of these were album titles from April of 1985, But "...Action" was Howard's successful album. "Rhythm of the Night" was from the pop group Debarge, "Rogues Gallery" was from the hard rock band Slade, and "Behind the Sun" is from Eric Clapton. "Dream Into Action" would make the Top 10 on both the U.S. and the UK albums charts. Howard Jones toured extensively with this album, and expanded his live show to include a full back-up band. Unfortunately for Jed Hoile, the new show didn't include the mime portion.

21. "You got the socket and I got the plug; I am the floor and you are the rug; I got the rhythm, you got the beat; We feel it shake us from our souls to our feet." Which song starts out with these lyrics?

From Quiz Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

Answer: You Know I Love You... Don't You

"One to One" was not one of Howard's most successful albums, but it's single hit "You Know I Love You... Don't You" was a Top 40 Hit in both the U.S. and the U.K. for 1986.

22. "Don't crack up Bend your brain See both sides Throw off your mental chains." Which song did these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Howard Jones Lyrics

Answer: New Song

'New Song' was released in August 1983 as his debut single; by October it had reached Number Three. A fantastic start for this synthesizer genius!

23. The first single from his second album would become his first Billboard Top 5 song in the United States. Asking us in the chorus, "And do you feel scared?", what was the title of this hit song?

From Quiz Howard Jones: His Life, Career and Music

Answer: Things Can Only Get Better

Making number five in the United States (Billboard) and number six in the United Kingdom, "Things Can Only Get Better" would be one of four songs to make it onto the charts from the album.

24. "And the fear goes on- shadows. And the tear flows on for nothing." What song includes these lyrics?

From Quiz Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

Answer: Pearl in the Shell

"Pearl in the Shell" from the album "Human's Lib" became Howard's third British Top Ten single. In the 1970's, Howard Jones attended the Royal Northern College of Music.

25. "Every place I go I feel your lenses trained on me This distant concentration takes away my energy Your image burns it's negative." Which song did these lyrics come from?

From Quiz Howard Jones Lyrics

Answer: The Prisoner

'The Prisoner' featured on his album 'Cross that Line' in 1989.

26. "Back in the world of disposable emotion, In the climate of temporary dreams, He wasn't looking for a notch on his bedpost, A love to push, pull and burst at the seams." Which song contains these lyrics?

From Quiz Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

Answer: Everlasting Love

"Everlasting Love" comes from 1989's "Cross That Line". "I need an everlasting love. I need a friend and a lover divine. An everlasting precious love; Wait for it, wait for it, give it some time." This song only reached number 13 on the U.S. charts, but is a favorite with the adult contemporary set. "Cross That Line" also featured one of Howard's most beautiful songs, a piano solo entitled "Out of Thin Air".

27. A well established pop music star came in to produce and play drums for Howard Jones on his single from "Action Replay". What musician was this, who would later become an Oscar winner?

From Quiz Howard Jones: His Life, Career and Music

Answer: Phil Collins

Phil Collins would produce, play drums and sing backup on "No One Is to Blame". He would later go on to write the bulk of the music for Disney's "Tarzan", and would win an Academy Award for the song "You'll Be In My Heart".

28. "Don't wanna talk about the weather, Don't wanna talk about the news, Just wanna get to the real you inside." These lyrics are found in which song?

From Quiz Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

Answer: Like to Get to Know You Well

"Like to Get to Know You Well" comes from the album "Dream Into Action". After dropping out of college, Howard Jones joined several jazz and punk bands in Southampton.

29. "And when I think of those who love you now, If I had my chances again, somehow, Stop me from fallin' you know I need you To _____ _____ _____." The missing words can be filled in with which song title?

From Quiz Howard Jones- Ultimate Collection

Answer: Lift Me Up

"In the Running" was released in 1992. Jones moved away from his traditional synth-pop style and focused on the piano. This started a run of acoustic concerts throughout America in the 1990's. "Lift Me Up" and "City Song" were the only real hits to come from the album.

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