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Quiz about James Taylor Quiz

James Taylor Quiz


I often feel like JT's biggest fan. Here are a few questions about his music and lyrics and his life. If you, too, are a fan then they shouldn't be too hard. Have fun with this quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by gatsby722. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
gatsby722
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
52,433
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2116
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (4/10), Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 32 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. James had a brother who was also a singer, but not so famous. What was his name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. James was married for a while to another favorite of mine, Carly Simon. How many kids did they have together? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. As of September 2001, how old is James Taylor? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In one of JT's song lyrics, the tune begins 'If I keep on talking now....' What line comes next? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Back to his marriage to Simon. During the course of it, what was his father-in-law's claim to fame? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Another lyric: in his famous song, what follows 'Mud slide slim and....'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. JT wrote 'Fire and Rain' after having a life threatening experience with what? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the early 80's James almost always appeared live wearing what? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where was James Taylor born? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In one of his moderate hits Taylor sings 'Way down here we need a reason to move...'. What place was he singing about? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 136: 4/10
Mar 06 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 32: 7/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 98: 8/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 47: 9/10
Feb 10 2024 : Guest 47: 10/10
Feb 03 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. James had a brother who was also a singer, but not so famous. What was his name?

Answer: Livingston

While not as recognized as his brother James, Livingston is still doing well musically. He is an esteemed staff member of Berklee College Of Music in Boston and has racked up an astonishing 25+ albums.
2. James was married for a while to another favorite of mine, Carly Simon. How many kids did they have together?

Answer: two

A son and a daughter----a son, by the way, who looks and very much sounds like his Dad!
3. As of September 2001, how old is James Taylor?

Answer: 53

Born March 12, 1948.
4. In one of JT's song lyrics, the tune begins 'If I keep on talking now....' What line comes next?

Answer: I'll only start repeating myself

From the 'JT' album. 'And All I Can Say Is I Love You, etc.'.
5. Back to his marriage to Simon. During the course of it, what was his father-in-law's claim to fame?

Answer: He was a publisher.

He was the Simon in Simon and Schuster.
6. Another lyric: in his famous song, what follows 'Mud slide slim and....'?

Answer: the blue horizon

Easy one!
7. JT wrote 'Fire and Rain' after having a life threatening experience with what?

Answer: Drug abuse

He was a drug user and ended up hopitalized with a co-patient named Suzanne. 'Suzanne the plans they made put an end to you....'
8. In the early 80's James almost always appeared live wearing what?

Answer: a white suit

Always a white suit. I saw him in it a dozen times. Or them, I should say. I'm sure he had a closet full of 'em.
9. Where was James Taylor born?

Answer: New England

Despite his affiliation with the Carolinas, he was born in Boston.
10. In one of his moderate hits Taylor sings 'Way down here we need a reason to move...'. What place was he singing about?

Answer: Mexico

'Times Are Hard! Oh.....Mexico!' Hope you have a great day! JT fans and all others, feel free to comment!
Source: Author gatsby722

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