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Quiz about Billy Joel
Quiz about Billy Joel

Music Quiz: Billy Joel | 15 Questions


How well do you know Billy Joel? I didn't make this one too hard for you! Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by superferd. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
superferd
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
114,232
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
4186
Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (13/15), Guest 174 (10/15), toddruby96 (11/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What are we all in the mood for, according to Billy Joel in "Piano Man"?

Answer: (Two Words : first is "A")
Question 2 of 15
2. What will Captain Jack get you tonight? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Billy Joel curses in his song "Laura".


Question 4 of 15
4. Who were the couple doomed from the start that Billy Joel sings about in "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Christie Brinkley was in Billy Joel's video for "The Longest Time".


Question 6 of 15
6. What movie soundtrack featured "Modern Woman"? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Billy Joel sings a song that was later redone and used for the show, "Bosom Buddies". Which song was that? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Virgina got a party for her confirmation. Billy Joel sings about this in "Only the Good Die Young". What else did she get? He says it right before he mentions the party. Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which of these events, spoken just as it appears is NOT in the song, "We Didn't Start the Fire?" Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. In which song does Billy Joel get put in the back in the discount rack like another can of beans? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Billy Joel has been to rehab several times.


Question 12 of 15
12. In "Goodnight Saigon", what noise do you hear in the background when the song begins? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. On what album is "Just the Way You Are"? ("Greatest Hits" is not an option)

Answer: (Two Words: First word is "The")
Question 14 of 15
14. Which of these songs has no vocals? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Billy Joel sang in both "We Are the World" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?".



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 108: 13/15
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 174: 10/15
Mar 26 2024 : toddruby96: 11/15
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 104: 7/15
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 5: 11/15
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 82: 8/15
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 172: 5/15
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 49: 8/15
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 96: 2/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What are we all in the mood for, according to Billy Joel in "Piano Man"?

Answer: a melody

And you've got us feeling alright!
2. What will Captain Jack get you tonight?

Answer: high

Do you think he meant Jack Daniels? He might have even meant heroin, some say.
3. Billy Joel curses in his song "Laura".

Answer: True

He drops the "F" bomb in this one.
4. Who were the couple doomed from the start that Billy Joel sings about in "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"?

Answer: Brenda and Eddie

I wonder who got the paintings from Sears in the divorce?
5. Christie Brinkley was in Billy Joel's video for "The Longest Time".

Answer: False

She did appear in "Uptown Girl" and "Keeping the Faith".
6. What movie soundtrack featured "Modern Woman"?

Answer: Ruthless People

This played as Bette Midler was getting in shape while being held captive in the basement by Judge Rhinehold and Helen Slater.
7. Billy Joel sings a song that was later redone and used for the show, "Bosom Buddies". Which song was that?

Answer: My Life

This was the beginning of Tom Hanks' career. What a LIFE he has had!
8. Virgina got a party for her confirmation. Billy Joel sings about this in "Only the Good Die Young". What else did she get? He says it right before he mentions the party.

Answer: A nice white dress

She got all of the above except for the information. She didn't get quite enough of that. However, lyrically, the nice white dress was before the party.
9. Which of these events, spoken just as it appears is NOT in the song, "We Didn't Start the Fire?"

Answer: Man Lands On The Moon

He does say "Moon Shot" but this is not the exact phrase.
10. In which song does Billy Joel get put in the back in the discount rack like another can of beans?

Answer: The Entertainer

Oh, how fleeting fame is!
11. Billy Joel has been to rehab several times.

Answer: True

Billy has had a bit of a drinking problem. During a recent concert with Elton John, he substituted "Ginger Ale" for "A Bottle of White" in "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant".
12. In "Goodnight Saigon", what noise do you hear in the background when the song begins?

Answer: Helicopters

This fades in from low to high.
13. On what album is "Just the Way You Are"? ("Greatest Hits" is not an option)

Answer: The Stranger

"The Stranger" produced several hits that are recognizable today.
14. Which of these songs has no vocals?

Answer: Root Beer Rag

This is a great piano tune from his early days.
15. Billy Joel sang in both "We Are the World" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?".

Answer: False

He did participate in the former, but the latter was sung by all British artists.
Source: Author superferd

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