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David McComb Trivia Quiz

David McComb was arguably one of Australia's greatest lyricists; how much do you know about his music?

A multiple-choice quiz by 50ftqueenie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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50ftqueenie

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6 mins

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Multiple Choice

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251,803

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. David formed his first band in 1976; what was the name of this band? Hint

Bongo

Dior

Dalsy

Bardot

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Triffids released their debut single in 1981; what was the name of this song? Hint

Stand Up

Spanish Blue

Reverie

Bad Timing and Other Stories

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the title of The Triffids debut album? Hint

Calenture

Raining Pleasure

Black Swan

Treeless Plain

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Question 4 of 10

4. These lyrics are from one of The Triffids mini albums; which song is it?

"Trail through the wilderness
Driest season known to us
Think about you all the time". Hint

Ballad of Jack Frost

Raining Pleasure

Beautiful Waste

Lonely Stretch

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Question 5 of 10

5. These lyrics are from which Triffids song?

"Well the drums rolled off in my forehead
and the guns went off in my chest
Remember carrying the baby for you
Crying in the wilderness". Hint

Estuary Bed

Lonely Stretch

Life Of Crime

Wide Open Road

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Question 6 of 10

6. David McComb joined The Blackeyed Susans in 1989; what was the title of their first release? Hint

Enemy Mine

Glory Glory

Don't Call Yourself an Angel

Some Births are Worse than Murders

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Johnny Cash song did McComb cover for the album "'Til Things Are Brighter: A Tribute to Johnny Cash"? Hint

I Walk the Line

Five Feet High and Risin'

Ring of Fire

Country Boy

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Question 8 of 10

8. David McComb also released solo records after the demise of The Triffids as well as recording with The Blackeyed Susans. What was the title of McComb's solo album? Hint

I Don't Need You

Setting You Free

The Message

Love of Will

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1991 McComb contributed to another tribute album, this time for "I'm Your Fan" - a tribute to Leonard Cohen. Which Cohen song did he sing? Hint

So Long, Marianne

Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye

A Singer Must Die

Don't Go Home With Your Hard-On

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the last band that McComb recorded with? Hint

costar

Etoile

Binary

Coastal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. David formed his first band in 1976; what was the name of this band?

Answer: Dalsy

David McComb formed Dalsy with Allan MacDonald, Andrew McGowan, Julian Douglas-Smith and Phil Kakulas. They changed their name to Blok Music before settling on The Triffids.

2. The Triffids released their debut single in 1981; what was the name of this song?

Answer: Stand Up

The Triffids did record and release some tapes previous to the release of their debut single. These tapes are very hard to get hold of but are certainly worth obtaining; some of these tapes were recorded at David's home.

3. What was the title of The Triffids debut album?

Answer: Treeless Plain

"Treeless Plain" was released in 1983; the album was well received by critics but failed to set the charts alight.

4. These lyrics are from one of The Triffids mini albums; which song is it? "Trail through the wilderness Driest season known to us Think about you all the time".

Answer: Raining Pleasure

"Raining Pleasure" is on the mini album of the same name. It is sung beautifully by Jill Birt.

5. These lyrics are from which Triffids song? "Well the drums rolled off in my forehead and the guns went off in my chest Remember carrying the baby for you Crying in the wilderness".

Answer: Wide Open Road

"Wide Open Road" is from The Triffids third album "Born Sandy Devotional" which was released in 1986. This album was somewhat of a breakthrough for the band but didn't bring them the recognition they deserved. "In The Pines" was released that same year with "Calenture" following a year later. The band decided to call it a day after 1989's album "The Black Swan".

6. David McComb joined The Blackeyed Susans in 1989; what was the title of their first release?

Answer: Some Births are Worse than Murders

"Some Births are Worse than Murders" was released in 1990 on Waterfront Records . The four song EP was acclaimed by music critics in Australia and the UK; though it was only in Australia that the record did well, spending several weeks at number one on the independent charts. Two albums followed: 1992's "Welcome Stranger" and 1993's "All Souls Alive".

7. Which Johnny Cash song did McComb cover for the album "'Til Things Are Brighter: A Tribute to Johnny Cash"?

Answer: Country Boy

"'Til Things Are Brighter: A Tribute to Johnny Cash" was quite unusual for a tribute album in that it was released (1988) at a time when Johnny Cash wasn't particularly fashionable. Other memorable tunes from the album was Steve Mack's - "Rosanna's Goin' Wild", Peter Shelley's - Straight A's in Love and Michelle Shocked's - "One Piece at a Time".

8. David McComb also released solo records after the demise of The Triffids as well as recording with The Blackeyed Susans. What was the title of McComb's solo album?

Answer: Love of Will

"Love Of Will" was released in 1994; it was preceded by the singles: "I Don't Need You", "The Message" , "Setting You Free" and "Clear Out My Mind".

9. In 1991 McComb contributed to another tribute album, this time for "I'm Your Fan" - a tribute to Leonard Cohen. Which Cohen song did he sing?

Answer: Don't Go Home With Your Hard-On

"I'm Your Fan" is a worthy purchase as there are some fantastic versions of Cohen's songs on the album. McComb collaborated with Adam Peters on "Don't go Home with your Hard-On"; the two of them were working together at the time on McComb's solo recordings.

10. What was the name of the last band that McComb recorded with?

Answer: costar

McComb had recorded a three-track EP with Costar and was in the process of making an album with them in 1999 when he was involved in a road accident. McComb had not been in good health and died a few days after the accident on 2nd February 1999.
In February 2006 David McComb was inducted into the West Australian Music Industry Association Hall Of Fame.

Source: Author 50ftqueenie

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