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Quiz about Rumours  Fleetwood Macs Masterpiece
Quiz about Rumours  Fleetwood Macs Masterpiece

"Rumours" - Fleetwood Mac's Masterpiece Quiz


In 1977 Fleetwood Mac released the LP "Rumours", unaware that it would soon be known as one of the greatest albums ever made. Just how much do you know about this fantastic collection of perfect pop-rock?

A multiple-choice quiz by freddy_krueger. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
182,705
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
3261
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (12/15), Guest 69 (13/15), Guest 108 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Hitting the top spot on the Billboard Album Charts back in the late 70s, "Rumours" spent a total of how many consecutive weeks there? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. The Mac hit the top spot on the US singles charts with which "Rumours" hit? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. To which song do these lyrics belong: "If you wake up and don't wanna smile, if it takes just a little while. Open your eyes and look at the day, you'll see things in a different way"? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. "Rumours" was produced by Fleetwood Mac, and which two other men? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. At the time of "Rumours"'s release, to which record label was Fleetwood Mac signed? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Which of these "Rumours" tracks was not released as a single? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which song was the only one to be penned by all of Fleetwood Mac's members?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 8 of 15
8. Who appears on the now famous cover for "Rumours"? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. During its longer than 9 year stretch in the UK album charts, "Rumours" actually only spent one week at number 1, in January 1978.


Question 10 of 15
10. The third track on the album, "Never Going Back Again", was originally titled what? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. At the time of the release of "Rumours", which couple's relationship was NOT in the shredder? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Excluding "The Chain", how many of the original album tracks were penned by the rock goddess, Stevie Nicks? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. On the front of the original "Rumours" LP disc, there is a photograph of which location? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which Stevie song, later featured on the live album "The Dance" and released as a single from it, was supposed to be included on the album "Rumours"? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Finally; what was the name of Fleetwood Mac's rather experimental album that was released in the wake of the epitomous "Rumours"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Hitting the top spot on the Billboard Album Charts back in the late 70s, "Rumours" spent a total of how many consecutive weeks there?

Answer: 31

Selling almost 20 million copies in the US alone, "Rumours" is in the top ten list of most popular albums ever released, and looks set to stay there for a few more years to come.
2. The Mac hit the top spot on the US singles charts with which "Rumours" hit?

Answer: Dreams

Penned by the songstress Stevie Nicks, the track has also been covered by the Irish folk group, The Corrs.
3. To which song do these lyrics belong: "If you wake up and don't wanna smile, if it takes just a little while. Open your eyes and look at the day, you'll see things in a different way"?

Answer: Don't Stop

This hit was also used as the theme tune for Bill Clinton's presidential campaign in the early 1990s.
4. "Rumours" was produced by Fleetwood Mac, and which two other men?

Answer: Richard Dashnut & Ken Caillat

The album was recorded at several locations including The Record Plant, Wally Heider Recording Studios and Criteria Studios.
5. At the time of "Rumours"'s release, to which record label was Fleetwood Mac signed?

Answer: Warner Bros.

The Mac have remained with the same company for over 30 years, and continue to release records with them, including their 2003 hit album "Say You Will", which debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard Album Charts.
6. Which of these "Rumours" tracks was not released as a single?

Answer: Oh Daddy

Four tracks were released from the LP, including the US number one hit, "Dreams".
7. Which song was the only one to be penned by all of Fleetwood Mac's members?

Answer: The Chain

The main guitar riff from this song was also used as the theme tune for BBC TV's 'Grand Prix'.
8. Who appears on the now famous cover for "Rumours"?

Answer: Mick and Stevie

The photographer for this world-famous cover was Herbert Worthington, while the album cover was designed by Desmond Strobel.
9. During its longer than 9 year stretch in the UK album charts, "Rumours" actually only spent one week at number 1, in January 1978.

Answer: True

One of the top 10 best selling albums of all time, "Rumours" has actually sold a whopping 26 million copies.
10. The third track on the album, "Never Going Back Again", was originally titled what?

Answer: Brushes

"Never Going Back Again" was penned by Lindsey Buckingham, as was "Go Your Own Way" and "Second Hand News".
11. At the time of the release of "Rumours", which couple's relationship was NOT in the shredder?

Answer: None; they had all just broken up

This atmosphere of emotional bitterness and turmoil has since been held as the reason behind "Rumours"'s lyrical and musical perfection.
12. Excluding "The Chain", how many of the original album tracks were penned by the rock goddess, Stevie Nicks?

Answer: 3

Those tracks were "Dreams", "I Don't Want To Know" and "Gold Dust Woman". Three tracks on the album were written by Lindsey, and four by Christine, with "The Chain" being penned by the whole group.
13. On the front of the original "Rumours" LP disc, there is a photograph of which location?

Answer: Burbank, home of Warner Bros.

This image is also featured on the front of the recent CD re-release of "Rumours", which includes 18 bonus tracks and the song "Silver Springs".
14. Which Stevie song, later featured on the live album "The Dance" and released as a single from it, was supposed to be included on the album "Rumours"?

Answer: Silver Springs

The song was supposed to be included on the original release but, according to Mick, would not fit. Rights to the track were a top for argument between Stevie and Mick in later years, and caused them to fall out in the early 90s when Mick wouldn't allow Stevie to include it on her "Greatest Hits" package.

In the re-issue version of "Rumours", "Silver Springs" has been included as track 7.
15. Finally; what was the name of Fleetwood Mac's rather experimental album that was released in the wake of the epitomous "Rumours"?

Answer: Tusk

Although still fantastically good, the album just didn't seem to live up to the expectations created by people of the group after "Rumours", and didn't sell half as well as the Mac's previous release.
Now, if you don't own a copy of "Rumours", then go out and buy one; I promise you'll love it! Thanks for playing my quiz.
Source: Author freddy_krueger

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