Quiz about Pink FloydDark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd-Dark Side Of The Moon Quiz

This quiz is on one of the best CDs ever made, "Dark Side Of The Moon", by Pink Floyd. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
diamondjim68

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,934

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3518

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 141 (6/10), Guest 213 (6/10), Guest 93 (5/10).

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1. Which of these songs on "Dark Side Of The Moon" has Clare Torry on vocals? Hint

On The Run

Any Colour You LIke

The Great Gig In The Sky

Speak To Me

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2. Of the following songs, which has a reprise? Hint

Money

Speak to Me

Time

Breathe

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3. When was "Dark Side" recorded? Hint

June 1972 to January 1973

December 1972 to June 1973

January 1973 to April 1973

July 1972 to August 1972

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4. How many weeks did "Dark Side" spend at number 1 on the Billboard charts? Hint

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5. Which group member wrote the song "Money"? Hint

David Gilmour

Roger Waters

Nick Mason

Richard Wright

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6. What was the longest track on the CD? Hint

Money

Us And Them

Time

The Great Gig In The Sky

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7. Which of these is the shortest track with vocals on the album? Hint

Eclipse

Us and Them

Brain Damage

Breathe

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8. How long is the CD? Hint

42:52

36:48

42:25

40:02

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9. How many copies did "Dark Side" sell the first 20 years it was out? Hint

8 million

10 million

20 million

15 million

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10. On the song "Money", what instrument did guest musician Dick Parry play? Hint

Synthesizer

Percussion

Tape Effects

Saxophone

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these songs on "Dark Side Of The Moon" has Clare Torry on vocals?

Answer: The Great Gig In The Sky

"The Great Gig In The Sky" was purely an instrumental with Miss Torry crooning but not actually singing.

2. Of the following songs, which has a reprise?

Answer: Breathe

The reprise for the song time comes directly after the song "Time" on the album.

3. When was "Dark Side" recorded?

Answer: June 1972 to January 1973

Roger Waters said they were one of the laziest bands around. They spent more time recording albums than most bands at the time.

4. How many weeks did "Dark Side" spend at number 1 on the Billboard charts?

Answer: 1

Pretty surprising, it was in the Top 200 for over 700 weeks.

5. Which group member wrote the song "Money"?

Answer: Roger Waters

Waters wrote all the lyrics for the CD.

6. What was the longest track on the CD?

Answer: Us And Them

It ran for 7 minutes and 48 seconds.

7. Which of these is the shortest track with vocals on the album?

Answer: Eclipse

It was 2 minutes and 6 seconds.

8. How long is the CD?

Answer: 42:52

Add up the minutes to all the tracks and that's what you get.

9. How many copies did "Dark Side" sell the first 20 years it was out?

Answer: 20 million

It is one of the best selling albums of all time.

10. On the song "Money", what instrument did guest musician Dick Parry play?

Answer: Saxophone

Parry also played on the song "Breathe".

Source: Author diamondjim68

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Mar 04 2023 : Guest 141: 6/10
Mar 02 2023 : Guest 213: 6/10
Mar 02 2023 : Guest 93: 5/10
Mar 01 2023 : Guest 185: 7/10
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Jan 31 2023 : Guest 185: 6/10
Jan 25 2023 : Guest 80: 6/10

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