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Marshall Crenshaw Trivia Quiz

Marshall Crenshaw is one one of the finest singer/songwriters of the last 25 years. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jersey124. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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jersey124

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Quiz #
205,797

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Marshall was born on Veteran's Day in 1953. Which month and day would this be? Hint

May 30

September 4

July 4

November 11

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Question 2 of 10

2. Marshall portrayed which "Beatle" in "Beatlemania"? Hint

Paul

Ringo

George

John

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Question 3 of 10

3. Marshall's breakthrough song came with 1982's "Someday, Someway". What was it's highest position on the US Billboard charts? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the title of Marshall's second album? Hint

Downtown

Field Day

#447

What's in the Bag?

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Question 5 of 10

5. Marshall's 2000 release of his previous works (i.e. greatest hits)takes it's title from what song on his 1987 album "Mary Jean and Nine Others"? Hint

Wild Abandon

This is Easy

'Til that Moment

This Street

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Question 6 of 10

6. Marshall recorded his "I've Suffered for My Art....Now it's Your Turn" (2001) CD and DVD at what New Jersey shore landmark club?
Hint

The Stone Pony

Fastlane

Tradewinds

Maxwell's

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Question 7 of 10

7. This prodigous producer/songwriter produced Marshalls 1985 album "Downtown" and later won a Grammy for the "O Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. Hint

George Martin

Brian Eno

T-Bone Burnett

Mutt Lange

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Question 8 of 10

8. Marshall's seventh album of fresh material was released in 1996 . It was entitled "Miracle of ________________". Hint

Nature

34 th St.

Science

Miracles

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is NOT the title of a Marshall song with a girls name in it? Hint

Cindy Lou

Mary Anne

Delilah

Yvonne

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which rock and roll legend did Marshall portray in the 1987 movie "La Bamba"? Hint

Waylon Jennings

Richie Valens

Buddy Holly

The Big Bopper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Marshall was born on Veteran's Day in 1953. Which month and day would this be?

Answer: November 11

Marshall was born in the "Motor City" - Detroit!

2. Marshall portrayed which "Beatle" in "Beatlemania"?

Answer: John

He toured with the show for six months on the west coast.

3. Marshall's breakthrough song came with 1982's "Someday, Someway". What was it's highest position on the US Billboard charts?

Answer: 36

"Someday, Someway" was released on his eponymous 1982 debut album.

4. What was the title of Marshall's second album?

Answer: Field Day

"Downtown" (1985), "#447" (1999) and "What's in the Bag" (2003) are equally fine releases from the man himself.

5. Marshall's 2000 release of his previous works (i.e. greatest hits)takes it's title from what song on his 1987 album "Mary Jean and Nine Others"?

Answer: This is Easy

Most Marshall fans find it nearly impossible to edit his tremendous body of work down to just 21 songs.

6. Marshall recorded his "I've Suffered for My Art....Now it's Your Turn" (2001) CD and DVD at what New Jersey shore landmark club?

Answer: The Stone Pony

Having been there that night I can tell you that Marshall was in fine voice. The Stone Pony is visited on occassion by Bruce Springsteen for a surprise set.

7. This prodigous producer/songwriter produced Marshalls 1985 album "Downtown" and later won a Grammy for the "O Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack.

Answer: T-Bone Burnett

T-Bone's songs have been recorded by many artists from Arlo to Zevon.

8. Marshall's seventh album of fresh material was released in 1996 . It was entitled "Miracle of ________________".

Answer: Science

A fine CD that includes one of my favorite songs, "Starless Summer Sky".

9. What is NOT the title of a Marshall song with a girls name in it?

Answer: Cindy Lou

Marshall married his wife Ione in 1978. Something about those exotic names I guess.

10. Which rock and roll legend did Marshall portray in the 1987 movie "La Bamba"?

Answer: Buddy Holly

In 1994, Marshall published a book entitled "Hollywood Rock: A Guide to Rock 'n' Roll in the Movies".

Source: Author jersey124

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