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April Wine - The Early Years Trivia Quiz

This quiz will be about the life and times of the musical band April Wine during the 1970s.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Established in 1969, April Wine was a hard rock band that originated in what country? Hint

Canada

England

United States

Germany

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following was NOT one of the original four members of April Wine? Hint

Jim Clench

Ritchie Henman

David Henman

Myles Goodwyn

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1971, April Wine released its self-titled debut album which contained their initial hit single. What was the name of the song? Hint

Slow Train

Bad Side of the Moon

Roller

Fast Train

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the first single by April Wine to make it into the US Billboard Hot 100 chart? Hint

Bad Side of the Moon

You Could Have Been a Lady

Just Between You and Me

Roller

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1972, "Bad Side of the Moon" from April Wine's "On Record" album was a successful song on the Canadian Singles Chart. Which famous songwriting duo wrote this tune? Hint

Simon and Garfunkel

Elton John and Bernie Taupin

Hall and Oates

Sonny and Cher

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which April Wine album was the only one to reach number one on the Canadian Albums Chart? Hint

The Whole World's Goin' Crazy

The Nature of the Beast

On Record

Electric Jewels

7. In 1977, April Wine performed a charity concert at the well-known El Mocambo nightclub in Toronto, Canada. Of particular note was another band that was also booked for the show. Who was the other group that were billed as "The Cockroaches"? Hint

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones

Rush

Styx

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Question 8 of 10

8. This 1979 hit single by April Wine has the following lyrics:

"Ooh, she's a ____, now, a high ____ baby, my my
Ooh, she's a ____, yeah, a high ____ baby,
Look out, ooh!"

What word fills in the blanks that is also the name of the song?

Answer: (One Word, Six Letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. During 1979, April Wine finally gained international success when their seventh album made the US Billboard 200 chart. What is the name of the album that contained the popular hit "Roller"? Hint

Harder ... Faster

Stand Back

First Glance

Forever for Now

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Question 10 of 10

10. Entering the 1980s, Myles Goodwyn was the only one of the original members to still be with April Wine.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Established in 1969, April Wine was a hard rock band that originated in what country?

Answer: Canada

The group got together in Waverley, Nova Scotia near Halifax in 1969. They managed to produce several albums, put on numerous concerts and became a popular band both on the domestic and international stage. The name of the band was based on a random selection of words which sounded like a good pair.

2. Which of the following was NOT one of the original four members of April Wine?

Answer: Jim Clench

The original band consisted of brothers David and Ritchie Henman, their cousin Jim Henman and friend Myles Goodwyn who would go on to be the long time leader of the group. In 1970, they moved to Montreal, Quebec where they would make their first album and while there, Jim Clench replaced Jim Henman on bass guitar.

3. In 1971, April Wine released its self-titled debut album which contained their initial hit single. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Fast Train

"Fast Train" was the band's first major success when it reached the 38th position on the RPM 100 Singles Chart in Canada. The song became a stepping stone for the group's second album and established Myles Goodwyn as a prolific songwriter. The tune was also on the soundtrack of "Natural Enemy", a 1997 movie.

4. What was the first single by April Wine to make it into the US Billboard Hot 100 chart?

Answer: You Could Have Been a Lady

"You Could Have Been a Lady" was a the first single from the "On Record" album and was originally recorded by Hot Chocolate. It got to the number 32 position on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1971 and to the second spot on the Canadian Singles Chart.

5. In 1972, "Bad Side of the Moon" from April Wine's "On Record" album was a successful song on the Canadian Singles Chart. Which famous songwriting duo wrote this tune?

Answer: Elton John and Bernie Taupin

"Bad Side of the Moon" was the second single released from the album and peaked at number 16 on the Canadian Singles Chart. Elton John sang his own version which appeared on his 1971 live album 17-11-70 (UK) or 11-17-70 (US). Both versions received a lot of airplay on Canadian radio but less so in the USA.

6. Which April Wine album was the only one to reach number one on the Canadian Albums Chart?

Answer: The Whole World's Goin' Crazy

The album was April Wine's fifth and managed to reach Platinum status in Canada which is based on volume shipments of 80K or more. It contained the popular songs "Like a lover, Like a Song" as well as the title track.

Answer: The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones were to make a surprise visit under an alias to the El Mocambo the same night that April Wine were there. It was a badly kept secret as many knew of their appearance. The gig resulted in added exposure for April Wine resulting in their first tour into the USA.

8. This 1979 hit single by April Wine has the following lyrics: "Ooh, she's a ____, now, a high ____ baby, my my Ooh, she's a ____, yeah, a high ____ baby, Look out, ooh!" What word fills in the blanks that is also the name of the song?

Answer: Roller

"Roller" was only the band's second single to crack the US Billboard Hot 100. At the time it was arguably the group's most successful song on both sides of the border when it gained energy in Michigan and then across North America.

9. During 1979, April Wine finally gained international success when their seventh album made the US Billboard 200 chart. What is the name of the album that contained the popular hit "Roller"?

Answer: First Glance

"First Glance" became the first album by April Wine to make it onto the US Billboard 200 chart. The breakthrough began a streak of six consecutive albums to get on that chart extending into 1985 and so the group became a mainstay on the American music scene.

10. Entering the 1980s, Myles Goodwyn was the only one of the original members to still be with April Wine.

Answer: True

Myles Goodwin was the vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist as well as a songwriter with April Wine. Since inception through to end of the seventies there were eight different band members.

Source: Author lout62001

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