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Early Tom Waits Trivia Quiz

Ten questions concerning the early years of Tom Waits' musical career.

A multiple-choice quiz by durham1984. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
durham1984

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
351,534

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
115

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the band Tom performed in while attending Hilltop High School? Hint

The Systems

The Heroes

The Masons

The Traps

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who took the photo shown on the cover of Tom Waits' album "Closing Time? Hint

Herb Cohen

Cal Schenkel

John Seiter

Ed Caraeff

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Question 3 of 10

3. On December 25, 1975 Tom Waits appeared on PBS Chicago's program "Soundstage". What song did he open the program with? Hint

Diamonds On My Windshield

Eggs & Sausage

Semi-Suite

San Diego Serenade

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the first tour promoting Tom Waits' album "Nighthawks At The Diner", who was his tour band? Hint

Tom did not have a full time band

The Eternal Musicians

The Nocturnal Emissions

The Nighthawks

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where was the Tom Waits album "Small Change" recorded? Hint

The Village

The Record Plant

Wally Heider Recording

Ocean Way Recording

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which song off of the Waits album "Foreign Affairs" features music arranged by Bob Alcivar? Hint

Burma-Shave

Medley: Jack & Neal/California, Here I Come

Potter's Field

Barber Shop

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the first single released off of Tom Waits album "Blue Valentine? Hint

Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis

Whistlin' Past The Graveyard

Romeo Is Bleeding

Somewhere

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did Bruce Springsteen perform his first live cover version of Tom Waits song "Jersey Girl"? Hint

The Vic Theatre

L.A. Sports Arena

Byrne Meadowlands Arena

The Expo Theatre

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Question 9 of 10

9. The following lyrics are from which Tom Waits song:

"I will feel my way down the darkened hall, and out into the morning
The hobos at the freight yards have kept their fires burning"? Hint

Whistlin' past the graveyard

The one that got away

Jack and Neal

Ruby's Arms

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Question 10 of 10

10. Only one pre-1985 album by Tom Waits was nominated for a major award. Which album was it? Hint

The Heart Of Saturday Night

Heartattack And Vine

One From The Heart

Small Change

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the band Tom performed in while attending Hilltop High School?

Answer: The Systems

Tom played rhythm guitar and was lead vocalist.

2. Who took the photo shown on the cover of Tom Waits' album "Closing Time?

Answer: Ed Caraeff

Ed Caraeff took the photograph, the picture is rumoured to have been taken in Cal Schenkel's living room.

3. On December 25, 1975 Tom Waits appeared on PBS Chicago's program "Soundstage". What song did he open the program with?

Answer: Eggs & Sausage

He performed the number a capella accompanied only by the snapping of his fingers and the slapping of his leg.

4. During the first tour promoting Tom Waits' album "Nighthawks At The Diner", who was his tour band?

Answer: The Nocturnal Emissions

The Nocturnal Emissions were made up of Fitz Jenkins on upright bass, Chip White on drums, and Frank Vicari on tenor saxophone.

5. Where was the Tom Waits album "Small Change" recorded?

Answer: Wally Heider Recording

The album was produced by Bones Howe and took place between July 15th and July 20th, 1976.

6. Which song off of the Waits album "Foreign Affairs" features music arranged by Bob Alcivar?

Answer: Potter's Field

Bob Alcivar is an American music producer who has worked with tom on several songs through his early career.

7. What was the first single released off of Tom Waits album "Blue Valentine?

Answer: Somewhere

"Somewhere" was the first single released. The B-side contained the song "Red Shoes By The Drugstore".

8. Where did Bruce Springsteen perform his first live cover version of Tom Waits song "Jersey Girl"?

Answer: Byrne Meadowlands Arena

Approximately a month and a half after Bruce debuts his live cover of "Jersey Girl" Tom makes a guest appearance with Bruce Springsteen & The E. Street Band at the L.A. Sports Arena.

9. The following lyrics are from which Tom Waits song: "I will feel my way down the darkened hall, and out into the morning The hobos at the freight yards have kept their fires burning"?

Answer: Ruby's Arms

The orchestral section in "Ruby's Arms" was arranged by Jerry Yester.

10. Only one pre-1985 album by Tom Waits was nominated for a major award. Which album was it?

Answer: One From The Heart

"One From The Heart" was nominated for an Academy Award but lost to the score from the musical comedy "Victor Victoria".

Source: Author durham1984

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