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Quiz about Girls And Boys Name In Titles
Quiz about Girls And Boys Name In Titles

Girls' And Boys' Name In Titles Quiz

This is a quiz about songs that have names as part of or all of their titles. The first ten are girls' names, and the second ten are boys' names. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by cityrocker. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
cityrocker
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
156,151
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
11 / 20
Plays
1764
Last 3 plays: Guest 198 (14/20), Guest 199 (13/20), alan56 (20/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Which song was written about George Harrison's wife, Pattie Boyd? Hint


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Question 2 of 20
2. Which of these songs was written by The Who? Hint


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Question 3 of 20
3. The Rolling Stones sang all of these songs EXCEPT: Hint


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4. Which song, originally by Van Morrison, was later modified by Patti Smith to include the line "Jesus died for somebody's sins, but not mine?" Hint


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Question 5 of 20
5. The Beatles have written many songs about girls. Which one includes the line, "Until I do, I'm telling you so you'll understand?" Hint


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Question 6 of 20
6. Complete this line from the song "Lola" by The Kinks: "Well I'm not dumb but I can't understand why she walked like a woman but --- --- --- ---"

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 7 of 20
7. The song "Janie Jones" appears on which album by The Clash? Hint


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Question 8 of 20
8. Which song by The Smiths opens with the line, "Is it wrong to want to live on your own?" Hint


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Question 9 of 20
9. Which song appeared on the album, "The Good Son," by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds? Hint


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Question 10 of 20
10. Which girl singer sang about, "Me and Bobby McGee?" Hint


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Question 11 of 20
11. Which New York semi-punk band sang the song "Denis?" Hint


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Question 12 of 20
12. Fill in a boy's name in the blank in this song: "------ and Lois" by The Happy Mondays Hint


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Question 13 of 20
13. Patti Smith wrote this song, which shares the name of her future husband: Hint


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Question 14 of 20
14. Another song which includes a boys' name and a girls' name, the song "------ hit and run Pauline" was penned by L.A. punk band X. Hint


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Question 15 of 20
15. This classic song starts with the line, "Deep down Louisiana close to New Orleans..." Hint


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Question 16 of 20
16. Who wrote the song, "You Can Call Me Al?" Hint


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Question 17 of 20
17. "Sunny," which shares its title with a song by Dusty Springfield, was written by which group or solo artist? Hint


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Question 18 of 20
18. The song "Cousin Kevin" comes from which of these popular concept albums? Hint


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Question 19 of 20
19. The song "Kevin Carter" was based on the story of a photo journalist who killed himself after rocketing to sudden fame from his picture of a starving child crawling toward a food center in Sudan. Which band wrote this song? Hint


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Question 20 of 20
20. The Beatles also had a fair number of songs about boys. Which one contained the lyrics "You're a new and better man, He help you to understand, He does everything he can?" Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which song was written about George Harrison's wife, Pattie Boyd?

Answer: "Layla" by Derek and the Dominoes

 The story goes that Eric Clapton fell in love with Pattie. At first she was reluctant to leave George, but as he became obsessed with Indian music and culture, and became more and more distant, Pattie left him and married Eric. George was present at the wedding and the three remained friends throughout the whole ordeal.

He stated that he'd rather have Eric be with Pattie than see him descend furthur into his heroin addiction.
2. Which of these songs was written by The Who?

Answer: "Pictures of Lily"

 "Pictures of Lily" was one of the Who's earlier songs, and is included on the compilation album "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy."
3. The Rolling Stones sang all of these songs EXCEPT:

Answer: "The Wind Cries Mary"

 "The Wind Cries Mary" was sung by Jimi Hendrix, and appeared on the album "Are You Experienced?"
4. Which song, originally by Van Morrison, was later modified by Patti Smith to include the line "Jesus died for somebody's sins, but not mine?"

Answer: "Gloria"

 Patti Smith's version has little in common with the original, except for the chorus. It is a work of art in itself, full of wild vocal yelps, and is the first track on Patti Smith's first album, "Horses."
5. The Beatles have written many songs about girls. Which one includes the line, "Until I do, I'm telling you so you'll understand?"

Answer: "Michelle"

 The full line is: "I need you, I need you, I need you, I need to make you see, Oh, what you mean to me, Until I do I'm hoping you will
know what I mean."
6. Complete this line from the song "Lola" by The Kinks: "Well I'm not dumb but I can't understand why she walked like a woman but --- --- --- ---"

Answer: talked like a man

The song "Lola" about a man who falls in love with what he thinks is a woman, can be found on the Kinks' album "Lola vs. Powerman and the Money-Go-Round, Pt. 1."
7. The song "Janie Jones" appears on which album by The Clash?

Answer: "The Clash"

 "Janie Jones" is the first track on the first side of The Clash's debut album. The first line of the song is, "He's in love with rock 'n' roll, woah."
8. Which song by The Smiths opens with the line, "Is it wrong to want to live on your own?"

Answer: "Sheila Take a Bow"

 "Sheila Take a Bow" appears on the compilation album "Louder than Bombs." It remains one of The Smiths' most oft-quoted songs.
9. Which song appeared on the album, "The Good Son," by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds?

Answer: "Lucy"

 "Lucy" is the last track on the album "The Good Son," one of Nick Cave's more subtle and subdued releases.
10. Which girl singer sang about, "Me and Bobby McGee?"

Answer: Janis Joplin

 "Me and Bobby McGee" is one of Janis Joplin's most popular songs, written originally by Kris Kristofferson. It was released posthumously on the album, "Pearl."
11. Which New York semi-punk band sang the song "Denis?"

Answer: Blondie

 "Denis" is one of Blondie's most popular songs and has been included on several "Best of" compilations.
12. Fill in a boy's name in the blank in this song: "------ and Lois" by The Happy Mondays

Answer: Dennis

 "Dennis and Lois" is one of the Happy Mondays' more pop oriented songs, rather than dance oriented. Other songs by the Happy Mondays include "Kinky Afro" and "24 Hour Party People."
13. Patti Smith wrote this song, which shares the name of her future husband:

Answer: "Frederick"

 "Frederick" is a song which shares the first name of Fred Sonic Smith, guitar player for the Detroit rock group, The MC5. Sadly, Fred passed away November 5, 1994. Patti Smith erected a monument for Fred at the Detroit church where they were married.
14. Another song which includes a boys' name and a girls' name, the song "------ hit and run Pauline" was penned by L.A. punk band X.

Answer: Johnny

 X, fronted by girl singer Exene, was an important part of the punk movement in Los Angeles, which also included The Germs, Fear, and later, Black Flag.
15. This classic song starts with the line, "Deep down Louisiana close to New Orleans..."

Answer: "Johnny B. Goode"

 "Johnny B. Goode" was originally written by Chuck Berry, and has since been covered by Elton John, John Denver, and Phish, to name just a few.
16. Who wrote the song, "You Can Call Me Al?"

Answer: Paul Simon

 "You Can Call Me Al" appears on Paul Simon's very successful solo album "Graceland."
17. "Sunny," which shares its title with a song by Dusty Springfield, was written by which group or solo artist?

Answer: Morrissey

 This song, which includes the lines, "Oh, with your jean belt wrapped around your arm, Oh Sunny, my heart goes out to you, And with a needle pressed onto tight skin, Sunny, I cry when I see where it's taken you" was probably written about boxer Sonny Liston, who had a drug problem.
18. The song "Cousin Kevin" comes from which of these popular concept albums?

Answer: "Tommy" by The Who

 "Cousin Kevin" is a song about the character of Tommy's cousin, who takes advantage of his being blind deaf and dumb to subject him to all sorts of cruel and unusual tortures. The character cousin Kevin was played by Paul Nicholas in the movie. Another character, Uncle Ernie, was played by Keith Moon, drummer for The Who.
19. The song "Kevin Carter" was based on the story of a photo journalist who killed himself after rocketing to sudden fame from his picture of a starving child crawling toward a food center in Sudan. Which band wrote this song?

Answer: The Manic Street Preachers

 Richey James Edwards, lyricist and guitarist for the Manic Street Preachers, often latched onto disturbing stories such as Kevin Carter's and that of Bobby Sands, a member of the IRA who starved himself to death during a hunger strike. Richey disappeared suddenly in 1995 and was declared legally dead in 2002.
20. The Beatles also had a fair number of songs about boys. Which one contained the lyrics "You're a new and better man, He help you to understand, He does everything he can?"

Answer: Doctor Robert

 Doctor Robert appears on the album "Revolver," and the lead vocal is sung by John Lennon.
Source: Author cityrocker

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