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Quiz about I Love LA
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I Love L.A. Trivia Quiz


The City of Angels has had thousands of songs written about it and here are a few of my faves. No need to live in L.A. to play this quiz. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by themats. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
themats
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
212,310
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
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601
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Question 1 of 15
1. "From the South Bay to the Valley
From the West Side to the East Side
Everybody's very happy
'Cause the sun is shining all the time
Looks like another perfect day."

Sure, "I Love L.A.," but who sings it?
Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. "All the vampires walkin' through the valley
Move west down Ventura Boulevard
And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
All the good girls are home with broken hearts."

It sounds to me that Mr. Petty has spent some quality time in Reseda and other parts of the San Fernando Valley. Can you name the Tom Petty song?
Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. "There's a fog upon L.A." sings George Harrison, "And my friends have lost their way." Where in L.A. can you find George and the rest of The Beatles? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. We all remember Jan & Dean's "Dead Man's Curve," don't we?

"Well - the last thing I remember, Doc, I started to swerve
And then I saw the Jag slide into the curve
I know I'll never forget that horrible sight
I guess I found out for myself that everyone was right."

Ironically, on April 12, 1966, Jan slammed his Corvette Stingray into a back of a parked truck. Fortunately, Jan survived, but he never fully recovered. On what famous street is "Dead Man's Curve" and where did Jan's accident take place?
Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. This Pixies' frontman's first solo album features the song, "Los Angeles." Name the man. Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Speaking of Los Angeles, since the tune goes that way, this next band released its first album, "Los Angeles" in 1980. They're a little punk, a bit of rockabilly and a whole lot of fun. Door's keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, produced this album and their stunning cover of "Soul Kitchen." Name the band. Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. And speaking of the Doors, "L.A. Woman" is a classic tribute to "the city of light. The city of night." True or false, John Lennon wrote the lyrics to "L.A. Woman."


Question 8 of 15
8. "I hang my head down on Hollywood
'Cause either way you look down it's just stars
And I'm making my way down the Cherokee
To get drunk in a bar."

Lyrics from the former Whiskeytown frontman. "The Bar Is A Beautiful Place" can be found on "Gold." His 2000 release of "Heartbreaker" is amazing and "Cold Roses" released in 2005 is a consistant effort of his talent. Well? Who sang about the bars in Hollywood?
Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. "Ventura highway in the sunshine
Where the days are longer
The nights are stronger than moonshine
You're gonna go I know."

A 70's classic. But what the heck are "alligator lizards in the air?" Can you name the artist?
Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. "She drives real fast and she drives real hard
She's the terror of Colorado Boulevard.

It's the little old lady from ___________."

Whether it's the Beach Boys or Jan & Dean, do you know where our little old lady is from?
Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. "We can live beside the ocean
Leave the fire behind
Swim out past the breakers
Watch the world die."

Do we have breakers on the west coast? Anyway, this is Everclear's song about what famous city and beach, Santa _________?

Answer: (A character on Friends)
Question 12 of 15
12. In 1982, we were all introduced to the lines "gag me with a spoon" and "like bag your face." Moon Unit performed "Valley Girl" at the age of 14, but the song was written by her father. Can you name him? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. "Avoid stepping on Bela Lugosi
'cos he's liable to turn and bite,
But stand close by Bette Davis
Because hers was such a lonely life.
If you covered him with garbage,
George Sanders would still have style,
And if you stamped on Mickey Rooney
He would still turn round and smile,
But please don't tread on dearest Marilyn
'cos she's not very tough."

"Celluloid Heroes" is a tribute to Hollywood and the movie industry. Who performed the song?
Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. You may have heard "Creeque Alley" by The Mamas & The Papas. The song chronicles the history of the band and nearly every verse ends with "And no one's getting fat except Mama Cass."

Also within the song you'll find these lyrics: "McGuinn and McGuire just are gettin' higher in L.A. you know where that's at..."

McGuinn was a member of what band?

Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. I'm not altogether certain that Decemberists' leader Colin Meloy has too many good things to say about Los Angeles in "Los Angeles, I'm Yours," but it's a good song by a great band. The song makes reference to "an ocean's garbled vomit" and "you hill and valley crowd." Which ocean and what valley? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "From the South Bay to the Valley From the West Side to the East Side Everybody's very happy 'Cause the sun is shining all the time Looks like another perfect day." Sure, "I Love L.A.," but who sings it?

Answer: Randy Newman

"I Love L.A." can be found on Newman's 1983 "Trouble in Paradise." If you attend a local sporting event you're practically guaranteed to hear "I Love L.A." at some point during the game. It's a crowd favorite.
2. "All the vampires walkin' through the valley Move west down Ventura Boulevard And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows All the good girls are home with broken hearts." It sounds to me that Mr. Petty has spent some quality time in Reseda and other parts of the San Fernando Valley. Can you name the Tom Petty song?

Answer: Free Fallin'

"Full Moon River" was released in 1989. "I Won't Back Down" and "Yer So Bad" are also found on this album. Jeff Lynne, of ELO, is credited as co-writing "Free Fallin'."
3. "There's a fog upon L.A." sings George Harrison, "And my friends have lost their way." Where in L.A. can you find George and the rest of The Beatles?

Answer: Blue Jay Way

Still a destination of Beatle fans, Blue Jay Way is easily found in the hills above Sunset Boulevard. The Beatles stayed in a house on Blue Jay Way for a brief period of time. The song is found on "Magical Mystery Tour."
4. We all remember Jan & Dean's "Dead Man's Curve," don't we? "Well - the last thing I remember, Doc, I started to swerve And then I saw the Jag slide into the curve I know I'll never forget that horrible sight I guess I found out for myself that everyone was right." Ironically, on April 12, 1966, Jan slammed his Corvette Stingray into a back of a parked truck. Fortunately, Jan survived, but he never fully recovered. On what famous street is "Dead Man's Curve" and where did Jan's accident take place?

Answer: Sunset Boulevard

The Sunset Boulevard in the song seems to take place close to Hollywood, while Jan's accident occurred near UCLA/Beverly Hills. It took a number of years, but Jan & Dean eventually returned to the stage. Sadly, Jan passed away in 2004.
5. This Pixies' frontman's first solo album features the song, "Los Angeles." Name the man.

Answer: Frank Black

1993 saw the release of Frank's self-titled album. The album features a wonderful cover of the Beach Boys, "Hang On To Your Ego."
6. Speaking of Los Angeles, since the tune goes that way, this next band released its first album, "Los Angeles" in 1980. They're a little punk, a bit of rockabilly and a whole lot of fun. Door's keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, produced this album and their stunning cover of "Soul Kitchen." Name the band.

Answer: X

A great L.A. band. Thoughtful lyrics with an intense stage presence. And they're fun too! If you've ever seen Billy Zoom smile at you during a guitar solo you know what I'm talking about.
7. And speaking of the Doors, "L.A. Woman" is a classic tribute to "the city of light. The city of night." True or false, John Lennon wrote the lyrics to "L.A. Woman."

Answer: False

"L.A. Woman" was written by The Doors and can be found on their 1971 LP "L.A. Woman." The Doors often played the infamous Whiskey-A-Go-Go. If you find yourself with a few hours to spend in Hollywood, consider a self-guided tour of Jim Morrison's Hollywood: his bars, where he spent the night and where he got into a fight.
8. "I hang my head down on Hollywood 'Cause either way you look down it's just stars And I'm making my way down the Cherokee To get drunk in a bar." Lyrics from the former Whiskeytown frontman. "The Bar Is A Beautiful Place" can be found on "Gold." His 2000 release of "Heartbreaker" is amazing and "Cold Roses" released in 2005 is a consistant effort of his talent. Well? Who sang about the bars in Hollywood?

Answer: Ryan Adams

Ryan is an amazing talent. Elton John was very impressed with Ryan and in fact, in October of 2001 Elton joined Ryan and performed a magical version of "Rocket Man."
9. "Ventura highway in the sunshine Where the days are longer The nights are stronger than moonshine You're gonna go I know." A 70's classic. But what the heck are "alligator lizards in the air?" Can you name the artist?

Answer: America

"Ventura Highway" is found on the 1973 release of "Homecoming" and on America's greatest hits. The song always reminds me of listening to A.M. radio in the summer.
10. "She drives real fast and she drives real hard She's the terror of Colorado Boulevard. It's the little old lady from ___________." Whether it's the Beach Boys or Jan & Dean, do you know where our little old lady is from?

Answer: Pasadena

Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena is the route for much of the Rose Parade.
11. "We can live beside the ocean Leave the fire behind Swim out past the breakers Watch the world die." Do we have breakers on the west coast? Anyway, this is Everclear's song about what famous city and beach, Santa _________?

Answer: Monica

"Santa Monica" is found on Everclear's 1995 debut album, "Sparkle and Fade."
12. In 1982, we were all introduced to the lines "gag me with a spoon" and "like bag your face." Moon Unit performed "Valley Girl" at the age of 14, but the song was written by her father. Can you name him?

Answer: Frank Zappa

"Valley Girl" can be found on a number of 80's compilations as well as Zappa's "Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch."
13. "Avoid stepping on Bela Lugosi 'cos he's liable to turn and bite, But stand close by Bette Davis Because hers was such a lonely life. If you covered him with garbage, George Sanders would still have style, And if you stamped on Mickey Rooney He would still turn round and smile, But please don't tread on dearest Marilyn 'cos she's not very tough." "Celluloid Heroes" is a tribute to Hollywood and the movie industry. Who performed the song?

Answer: The Kinks

"Celluloid Heroes" is found on The Kink's aptly titled "Everybody's In Show-Biz." It's far from their best effort and I'd recommend you pick up this must-have song on any number of their greatest hits.
14. You may have heard "Creeque Alley" by The Mamas & The Papas. The song chronicles the history of the band and nearly every verse ends with "And no one's getting fat except Mama Cass." Also within the song you'll find these lyrics: "McGuinn and McGuire just are gettin' higher in L.A. you know where that's at..." McGuinn was a member of what band?

Answer: The Byrds

"Creeque Alley" is found on the 1967 release of "Deliver." Roger McGuinn and the rest of The Byrds are a notable L.A. band and you may know "Eight Miles High."
15. I'm not altogether certain that Decemberists' leader Colin Meloy has too many good things to say about Los Angeles in "Los Angeles, I'm Yours," but it's a good song by a great band. The song makes reference to "an ocean's garbled vomit" and "you hill and valley crowd." Which ocean and what valley?

Answer: Pacific Ocean and San Fernando Valley

Sure hope you got that one right! "Los Angeles, I'm Yours" is found on the 2003 release of "Her Majesty." Check out "Red Right Ankle" off the same album, it's a keeper.
Source: Author themats

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