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  10 Questions: You Am I Multiple Choice Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One of the greatest Australian bands in my opinion, but relatively unknown outside those shores. Take the quiz and please check the band out.
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Apr 21 20
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480154st gold member
Apr 21 20
121 plays
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  Yazoo And I Both    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A potted history in quiz form of the great 80s band Yazoo (Yaz in the US).
Average, 10 Qns, Lutrine, Apr 21 20
Average
Lutrine
Apr 21 20
272 plays
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  A Tribute to Faron Young    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz celebrates the life and music of one of the greatest entertainers in country music history. I hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, Bob9491, Jun 28 12
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Bob9491
422 plays
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  A Band Called Yeah Yeah Yeahs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about this rock band formed in 2000? Let's find out.
Average, 10 Qns, gme24, Feb 03 20
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gme24 gold member
Feb 03 20
93 plays
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  Songs from the Album "Neon"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about some of the song lyrics from country singer Chris Young's third album, "Neon".
Average, 10 Qns, BrittCliett89, Apr 24 19
Average
BrittCliett89
Apr 24 19
85 plays
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  The Music of Paul Young    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I noticed that there were no quizzes on one of my absolute favorite male artists, soulful British singer, Paul Young. I hope you have as much fun playing as I had putting it together.
Average, 10 Qns, TC1261, May 04 03
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TC1261
229 plays
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  "Buck The World"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Young Buck's album "Buck The World". If you have heard the album, then you should have no problem with this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, alo25, Jun 17 07
Average
alo25
161 plays
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  You Am I Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Australian Rockers You Am I.
Tough, 10 Qns, powderspoon, Oct 21 03
Tough
powderspoon
179 plays
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  You Me at Six    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about an amazing British rock band, You Me at Six.
Tough, 10 Qns, danimeatsix, Sep 04 11
Tough
danimeatsix
169 plays
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  Will Young    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about Will Young, before, after and during 'Pop Idol.' I hope you enjoy it!
Tough, 10 Qns, brummers88, Aug 18 05
Tough
brummers88
536 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What is the first single off of the album "Buck The World"?

From Quiz ""Buck The World""





Music T-Z: 'Y' Trivia Questions
1. The singer of Yeah Yeah Yeahs was known by the name Karen O. Can you guess her surname knowing that her father was from Poland?

From Quiz A Band Called Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Answer: Orzolek

Karen was born is Busan, South Korea in 1978 and her full name was Karen Lee Orzolek. Her mother was South Korean. The family moved to the USA and Karen grew up in New Jersey. Apart from vocals she also played piano.

2. Taken from the band's 1995 album, "Hi Fi Way", what colour are the sneakers they sing about?

From Quiz You Am I

Answer: Purple

Although the track "Purple Sneakers" was not a hit single, it is always a favourite at live shows. The B side of the single featured a cover of "We're Desperate", originally done by Californian punk band X on their "Wild Gift" (1981) album.

3. Faron's nickname for most of his career was "The Singing Sheriff". Why was he called that?

From Quiz A Tribute to Faron Young

Answer: He portrayed a sheriff in a movie early in his career

Faron played a sheriff in the 1956 movie "Hidden Guns". Before that, he was known as "The Hillbilly Heartthrob". Faron's band was known as the Country Deputies.

4. Who are the members of You Me At Six?

From Quiz You Me at Six

Answer: Josh Franceschi, Matt Barnes, Max Helyer, Chris Miller and Dan Flint

Joshua James Alphonse Franceschi is lead vocalist, Max Helyer is the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist, Chris James Miller is the lead guitarist, Matthew James Barnes is the bassist, and Daniel David Flint is the drummer.

5. Yazoo are made up of two members. One of them is Vince Clarke. Who is the other?

From Quiz Yazoo And I Both

Answer: Alison Moyet

Moyet (or "Alf" as she was known at the time) was a post-punk singer who played the local pub circuit at the start of the 80s. In 1981 she posted an advertisement in "Melody Maker" magazine looking for a 'semi-professional band' - she never expected a reply from Vince Clarke, who had just made the hit album "Speak & Spell" with Depeche Mode.

6. Name the country where Paul was born.

From Quiz The Music of Paul Young

Answer: England

Paul was born in Luton, England in 1956.

7. How old was Will when he won 'Pop Idol'?

From Quiz Will Young

Answer: 23

Will was actually 22 when the competition began.

8. The surname of the guitarist and keyboard player for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs is Zinner. Knowing that he shared a first name with Mason, Cave and Kamen can you guess his name?

From Quiz A Band Called Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Answer: Nick

Nicholas Joseph Zinner was born in 1974 in Sharon, Massachusetts. He studied photography at Bard College and has released a number of collections of his work. Apart from playing with the group he was involved with other musical projects and has contributed to albums such as "Digital Ash in a Digital Urn".

9. Which was the track that the band released in 1994, to explain the reasons for founding member Jaimme Rogers leaving?

From Quiz You Am I

Answer: Jaimme's Got A Gal

An obvious title parody of the Aerosmith track, "Janie's Got A Gun", this track was taken from the band's debut album, "Sound As Ever" . The single was backed with a cover of "I'm So Tired", originally by The Beatles on their eponymous 1968 album, better known as "The White Album".

10. In the song "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" what does Faron hope to leave behind when he dies?

From Quiz A Tribute to Faron Young

Answer: A beautiful memory

Recorded in 1955, "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" was Faron's first number one single.

11. Finish the lyrics. 'I am the cancer running through your veins..'

From Quiz You Me at Six

Answer: I am the sweat that's dripping down the side of your face

These lyrics are from the first verse of 'The Rumour' by You Me At Six, from their first album 'Take Off Your Colours.' The correct lyrics are in the first verse of the song and are 'And I am the headline, that's going to make front page news, I am the fashion that you're all into.'

12. As Yazoo formed, the pair set at work creating a demo to show Daniel Miller, founder of Mute Records, whom Clarke worked with while in Depeche Mode. What song did he show him to secure Yazoo a deal?

From Quiz Yazoo And I Both

Answer: Only You

When he played "Only You" to Daniel, Vince believed he was not interested in the song and prepared himself for defeat. Fortunately he was interested and decided to release it as a single in May 1982. It went to number two and gave Yazoo the popularity that sadly would soon kill it.

13. Name the song with these lyrics. "I'm in the Porsche, no passenger. Feeling like a filthy rich drug trafficker."

From Quiz "Buck The World"

Answer: 4 Kings

"4 Kings" had an interesting bevy of rappers. Pimp C, Young Jeezy & T.I. help Young Buck with appearances in this song.

14. Initial pressings of what album came with a limited edition bonus disc, 'Ignorance and Vodka'?

From Quiz You Am I

Answer: Saturday Night, 'Round Ten

A 15 minute CD ROM biography of the band, and 5 new studio tracks recorded during '#4 Record' sessions.

15. Paul's # 1 hit, "Everytime You Go Away" was written by one of the members of a legendary pop duo. Name the writer.

From Quiz The Music of Paul Young

Answer: Daryl Hall

The song was written by Daryl Hall and originally recorded by Daryl Hall and John Oates. It is featured on their "Voices" album.

16. Where is Will originally from?

From Quiz Will Young

Answer: Hungerford

Before 'Pop Idol' he had moved to a flat in London.

17. The drummer of Yeah Yeah Yeahs shared a surname with people named Chevy, Salmon, James Hadley and Martha. Armed with that knowledge can you guess his surname?

From Quiz A Band Called Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Answer: Chase

Brian Chase was born in Long Island, New York in 1978. His first band was called The Seconds and he drummed for them during his college days. Apart from playing with the band he also performed with other musicians.

18. What is the name of the side project of You Am I guitarist Davey Lane, who achieved Australian chart success of their own in 2005 with "I Don't Care"?

From Quiz You Am I

Answer: The Pictures

Lane formed The Pictures in 2000 with Luke Thomas and they released their debut album, "Pieces Of Eight" in 2005, from which this track was taken. They had little commercial success and called it a day in 2013, but are fondly remembered for their pop punk cover of "Milkshake" (2005), originally by rap artist Kelis in 2003.

19. In 1959, Faron had a big crossover hit with "Hello Walls". What fellow country legend wrote "Hello Walls"?

From Quiz A Tribute to Faron Young

Answer: Willie Nelson

Faron had a reputation for giving new songwriters a break and he saw Willie's potential right away. Willie went on to write such classics as "Crazy" and "Funny How Time Slips Away". In the '70s his career as an artist really took off with his landmark album "Redheaded Stranger" and his involvement with the so-called "Outlaw" movement.

20. What songs starts with these lines? "It ain't rained in four months, one cigarette spark'll burn the whole town up. That old well is plum dry. The city put a limit on the water you can buy".

From Quiz Songs from the Album "Neon"

Answer: Save Water, Drink Beer

"Save Water, Drink Beer" was a song found on Chris' album "Neon" . It was written by Megan Connor, Ross Copperman, and Jon Nite. The album was produced by James Stroud.

21. Why is Yazoo named Yaz in America?

From Quiz Yazoo And I Both

Answer: They received a huge lawsuit threat over the name

After the release of "Situation" and "Upstairs at Eric's", the band faced a £3.5 million legal threat from a Texan rock group of the same name. As a result Sire Records, their label in the US, covered up the 'oo' in the name on existing copies with a sticker! From then on, future singles and albums released in the US bore the name Yaz.

22. Which song is shared with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington?

From Quiz "Buck The World"

Answer: Slow Ya Roll

Since 2004 on Nelly's song "Over and Over" featuring Tim McGraw, a lot of great singles have used the "crossing-over" method by combining completely different genres of music into one song. Ex:Jay-Z and Linkin Park

23. The 'Jaimme's Got A Gal' single also contained a Beatles cover. What song did they cover?

From Quiz You Am I

Answer: I'm So Tired

'I'm So Tired' is a Beatles cover, from 'The White Album'.

24. Complete the song title: "_________ of Memories."

From Quiz The Music of Paul Young

Answer: Tomb

The song (which I think has a very intersting title) is featured on Paul's second U.S. release, "The Secret of Association."

25. Which university did Will attend?

From Quiz Will Young

Answer: Exeter

26. The first studio album by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs was released in 2003. Can you work out the title from the synonym "Febricity to divulge"?

From Quiz A Band Called Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Answer: Fever to Tell

Their debut album was released on the Interscope label in April 2003 and was produced by the band and Dave Sitek. Before releasing their first studio album the Yeah Yeah Yeahs released an eponymous EP in 2001 followed by the EP "Machine" in 2002.

27. What was the first single from the album 'Hold Me Down', which was released in the UK in 2010?

From Quiz You Me at Six

Answer: Underdog

'Underdog' was the first single from 'Hold Me Down.' They later released 'Liquid Confidence', and then 'Stay With Me' was the last single from that album. In the UK, 'Hold Me Down' reached number five in the UK album chart when it was released on 11th January, 2011.

28. Yazoo release their first album "Upstairs at Eric's", which reached number two in the UK album charts to critical acclaim. Who does 'Eric' most likely refer to?

From Quiz Yazoo And I Both

Answer: Their producer at Mute Records

The explanation for the album title varies but is probably a reference to their producer Eric Radcliffe's Blackwing studio. After Yazoo's break-up, Vince Clarke would create a short-lived band, The Assembly, together with Eric. Incidentally, Alison's father is French (her mother was English), something that encouraged her to sing several classic French songs for her 2004 album "Voice".

29. Which song talks about his life problems and how he wants the world to leave him alone?

From Quiz "Buck The World"

Answer: Buck The World

This song features Lyfe Jennings singing the chorus.

30. What was You Am I's first single called?

From Quiz You Am I

Answer: Adam's Ribs

The very first You Am I single, 'Adam's Ribs' was released in October 1993 and came in at number 50 in the 1993 Triple J Hottest 100.

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