Don't Drink the Water Trivia Quiz

Answer: Eddie Money

Eddie Money's song "Walk on Water" was the first single released from his 1988 "Nothing to Lose" album. The song was featured in the 2001 movie "Joe Dirt". The single is a break-up song about a man who is in love with a woman who constantly doubtful of him.

Answer: The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers had their first number one hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100 with their 1974 single "Black Water". The majority of the Doobie Brothers' singles were sung by either Tom Johnston or Michael McDonald. The group's background singer and guitarist Patrick Simmons sang lead on this song.

Answer: Simon and Garfunkel

The Simon and Garfunkel song "Bridge Over Troubled Water" won the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1971. The song has been covered by such artists as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin and Willie Nelson.

Answer: Deep Purple

Deep Purple's 1971 song "Smoke on the Water" was inspired by real life event. The group was in Montreux, Switzerland to record an album. Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention concert was held in a nearby casino's theater. During the concert, a keyboard caught fire and the entire casino complex burned down. The smoke could seen hovering over nearby Lake Geneva for days.

This event inspired the lyrics for Deep Purple's 1971 song "Smoke on the Water". the group recorded the song during the session in Montreux, Switzerland.
the song was a top ten hit South Africa, Canada and the United states.

Answer: Andy Gibb

Andy Gibb recorded his "(Love is Thicker) Than Water" for his 1977 "Flowing Rivers" album. The song was a number one single in the United States and Canada. On Andy Gibb performed the song on the October 7, 1977 episode of "The Midnight Special".

Answer: Bad Company

Bad Company released the title for their studio album "Holy Water" in 1990. The song peaked at number one on the United States Billboard Mainstream Rock chart for two weeks. Brian Howe sang lead for Bad Company on this song.

Answer: Dave Matthews Band

The Dave Matthews Band recorded the song "Don't Drink the Water" for their 1998 album "Before These Crowded Streets". The subjects of the song are the persecution of the Native Americans and apartheid in South Africa. The song featured Alanis Morissette on background vocals and Béla Fleck on the banjo.

Answer: George Jones

George Jones recorded the song "Too Much Water" for his 1957 studio album "14 Top Country Song Favorites". The song peaked at number thirteen on the United States Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. George Jones recorded this single for the Mercury-Starday label.

Answer: Boyz II Men

R&B group Boyz II Men recorded the song "Water Runs Dry" for their 1995 album "II". The song was written and produced by Babyface. The song was a top five hit in the United States and Canada.

Answer: Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris recorded the song "Beneath Still Waters" for her 1979 album "Blue Kentucky Girl". Harris' version of the song was released on March 1, 1980. The single reached number one on the United States Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

George Jones recorded the song in 1968, while Diana Trask recorded the single in 1970.