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Neil Diamond Trivia Quiz

This is a basic knowledge quiz of Neil Diamond. This should not be too difficult for the die-hard Neil fans, like myself. Good luck! Chart placings refer to the Billboard Top 100.

A multiple-choice quiz by jgmacv. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jgmacv

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,852

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1531

Last 3 plays: Guest 146 (4/10), Guest 109 (3/10), Guest 73 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which song did Neil break into the Billboard Top One Hundred, in 1966? Hint

Cherry, Cherry

Kentucky Woman

Thank the Lord for the Nightime

Solitary Man

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Neil's first top-ten hit in the US? Hint

Cherry, Cherry

Sweet Caroline

Song Sung Blue

I Am, I Said

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was Neil's live album "Gold", recorded? Hint

The Troubadour

The Hollywood Bowl

The Greek Theater

The Apollo Theater

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Question 4 of 10

4. Neil is from the New York City area. Which borough did he grow up in? Hint

Manhattan

Queens

Brooklyn

Bronx

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Neil's first number one hit? Hint

Kentucky Woman

Play Me

Sweet Caroline

Cracklin' Rosie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Neil song describes an imaginary childhood friend? Hint

Shilo

My Louise

Play Me

Morningside

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Neil Diamond's birthday? Hint

24 January 1941

24 January 1942

25 January 1940

25 January 1943

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Question 8 of 10

8. Elvis Presely incorporated which of the following Neil Diamond songs to his live concert performances? Hint

Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show

Longfellow Serenade

Memphis Streets

Sweet Caroline

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Question 9 of 10

9. Neil wrote two songs, "A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You", and "I'm a Believer", for this group in 1966. Hint

The Beatles

The Rascals

The Monkees

The Turtles

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following Neil songs did not originally appear on the "Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show" album, but was added later. Hint

Song Sung Blue

Glory Road

Red Red Wine

Sweet Caroline

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Apr 16 2024 : Guest 146: 4/10
Apr 06 2024 : Guest 109: 3/10
Mar 31 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 76: 4/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 1: 4/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 49: 5/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 50: 3/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 50: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which song did Neil break into the Billboard Top One Hundred, in 1966?

Answer: Solitary Man

1966 was a good year for Neil. Not only did his own recordings do well, but his "I'm a Believer", by the Monkees, was the top song of the year.

2. What was Neil's first top-ten hit in the US?

Answer: Cherry, Cherry

"Cherry, Cherry", released in 1966, reached number six on the US billboard chart.

3. Where was Neil's live album "Gold", recorded?

Answer: The Troubadour

Neil also introduced Elton John when he made his first US public appearance at this location in 1970.

4. Neil is from the New York City area. Which borough did he grow up in?

Answer: Brooklyn

Neil attended the same high school as Barbra Streisand and Neil Sedaka.

5. What was Neil's first number one hit?

Answer: Cracklin' Rosie

Song was on "Taproot Manuscript". Opposite side of the "African Trilogy".

6. Which Neil song describes an imaginary childhood friend?

Answer: Shilo

Neil had two different versions of this song. The original was on the album titled "Shilo", the later version was released on the "Taproot Manuscript" album.

7. What is Neil Diamond's birthday?

Answer: 24 January 1941

Gets better with age!

8. Elvis Presely incorporated which of the following Neil Diamond songs to his live concert performances?

Answer: Sweet Caroline

Neil was recording "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show" album in Memphis the same time Elvis recorded two popular hits of his own ("Suspicous Minds" and "In the Ghetto").

9. Neil wrote two songs, "A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You", and "I'm a Believer", for this group in 1966.

Answer: The Monkees

Neil showed his versatlity as a songwriter and performer. These two songs pushed him towards stardom.

10. Which of the following Neil songs did not originally appear on the "Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show" album, but was added later.

Answer: Sweet Caroline

The song was added after it had been released as a single, and broke the Billboard Top Ten. The album package was also changed (the orginal showed a bearded Neil with and old horse drawn wagon).

Source: Author jgmacv

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