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Quiz about Neil Who
Quiz about Neil Who

Neil Who?? Trivia Quiz


Was it Neil Sedaka, or Neil Diamond? These two great singer/song writers recorded many great hits; each in his own distinctive style. I'll give you a line from a song, and you'll choose the singer and title. It's all multiple choice. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by memorylane42. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
memorylane42
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
170,552
Updated
Jan 22 23
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
12 / 20
Plays
1604
Last 3 plays: Guest 184 (12/20), Catreona (19/20), Guest 73 (8/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. "If I close my eyes, I can almost hear my mother. Callin' Neil go find your brother". Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. "Walking hand in hand with the one I love" Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. "Where it began, I can't begin to knowin'. But then I know it's growin' strong" Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. "I am but a fool. Darling I love you though you treat me cruel". Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. "Taking it slow. Lord don't you know. Having a time with a poor man's lady". Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. "So you turn to the only friend you can find. There in your mind". Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. "Makes promises she can't keep with the wink of an eye". Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. "Harbours opened their arms to the young searching foreigner". Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. "And where she slept, they made her bed". Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. "We spun so fast we couldn't tell the gold ring from the carousel". Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. "And before you know it, start to feeling good. You simply got no choice". Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. "And keeping to himself he plays the game. Without her love it always ends the same". Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. "The old man died. And no one cried. They simply turned away". Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. "Pack up the babies. Grab the old ladies. Everyone goes. Everyone knows". Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. "Each and every day of the year" Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. "Remember when you held me tight. And you kissed me all through the night". Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. "Well I'm New York City born and raised. But nowadays, I'm lost between two shores". Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. "Where the old playground is an alley way". Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. "Melinda was mine til the time that I found her. Holding Jim, loving him". Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. "Anyone can make mistakes, and we both have made our share". Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 184: 12/20
Mar 05 2024 : Catreona: 19/20
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 73: 8/20
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 98: 20/20

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "If I close my eyes, I can almost hear my mother. Callin' Neil go find your brother".

Answer: Diamond--Brooklyn Roads

Released in 1968. This song tells the story of Neil's childhood.
2. "Walking hand in hand with the one I love"

Answer: Sedaka--Laughter In The Rain

This song was a #1 hit in 1974.
3. "Where it began, I can't begin to knowin'. But then I know it's growin' strong"

Answer: Diamond--Sweet Caroline

Released in 1978. Neil wrote this song in a hotel room the day before he recorded it. It became his first gold single.
4. "I am but a fool. Darling I love you though you treat me cruel".

Answer: Sedaka--Oh! Carol

This 1959 record was one of Sedaka's first hits.
5. "Taking it slow. Lord don't you know. Having a time with a poor man's lady".

Answer: Diamond--Cracklin' Rosie

Released in 1970. A brand of rose' wine provided the inspiration for this title. Cracklin' Rosie was Neil's first #1 hit, and his third gold single.
6. "So you turn to the only friend you can find. There in your mind".

Answer: Diamond--Shilo

Released in 1967. When Bang Records refused to release this record, Diamond sought a new contract with Uni Records.
7. "Makes promises she can't keep with the wink of an eye".

Answer: Sedaka--Bad Blood

Elton John was featured in the backing vocals of this 1975 hit record.
8. "Harbours opened their arms to the young searching foreigner".

Answer: Sedaka--The Immigrant

This song was written by Sedaka, and Phil Cody; and produced by Sedaka and Robert Appere.
9. "And where she slept, they made her bed".

Answer: Diamond--Stones

released in 1971. This touchingly sad song made up half of a double sided single, along with "Crunchy Granola Suite".
10. "We spun so fast we couldn't tell the gold ring from the carousel".

Answer: Sedaka--The Hungry Years

Recorded in 1975. This song was a hit during Neil's comeback era of the mid 1970's. The lyrics were written by Howie Greenfield who shared a 34 year partnership with Neil, until Greenfield's death in 1986.
11. "And before you know it, start to feeling good. You simply got no choice".

Answer: Diamond--Song Sung Blue

Released in 1972. This was Neil's second #1 hit, and his fourth gold single.
12. "And keeping to himself he plays the game. Without her love it always ends the same".

Answer: Sedaka--Solitaire

This song, along with "The Hungry Years" topped the charts in 1976.
13. "The old man died. And no one cried. They simply turned away".

Answer: Diamond--Morningside

This song weaves a very poignant tale of the death of a forgotten old man. It was released in 1972.
14. "Pack up the babies. Grab the old ladies. Everyone goes. Everyone knows".

Answer: Diamond--Brother Love's Traveling Show

Originally released in 1969. An actual revival, attended by Neil Diamond provided inspiration for this song.
15. "Each and every day of the year"

Answer: Sedaka--Calendar Girl

This one was Neil's favorite song from his original collection. He particularly enjoyed the originality of going through all the months of the year.
16. "Remember when you held me tight. And you kissed me all through the night".

Answer: Sedaka--Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

This record originally became a hit in 1962. Then in 1976, Neil successfully recorded a slow, bluesy version of the same song. This was a totally unique accomplishment.
17. "Well I'm New York City born and raised. But nowadays, I'm lost between two shores".

Answer: Diamond--I Am...I Said

Released in 1971. This song was written on the set of a screen test for a movie about Lenny Bruce. It was an expression of Neil's frustration. He worked on it for four months; until he felt satisfied with the wording.
18. "Where the old playground is an alley way".

Answer: Sedaka--Love In The Shadows

This 1976 hit was written by Neil Sedaka, and Phil Cody.
19. "Melinda was mine til the time that I found her. Holding Jim, loving him".

Answer: Diamond--Solitary Man

Released in 1966. This was one of Neil Diamond's first single hits on "Bang Records". It was originally written for Bobby Darin. it's minor key was inspired by The Beatles hit, "Michelle".
20. "Anyone can make mistakes, and we both have made our share".

Answer: Sedaka--Should Have Never Let You Go

Neil Sedaka and his daughter Dara recorded this popular duet in 1980.
Source: Author memorylane42

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