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Some Iron & Wine Info Trivia Quiz

Iron & Wine creates some of the most beautiful folk music around, but how much do you know about the man behind the music? This quiz deals with general information about Iron & Wine.

A multiple-choice quiz by firemaple783. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
firemaple783

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,907

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Tough

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6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the performer behind Iron & Wine? Hint

Jonah Matranga

Sufjan Stevens

Samuel Beam

Patterson Hood

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Question 2 of 10

2. On the 2005 release, "In the Reins," what other recording artist did Iron & Wine collaborate with? Hint

Cat Power

Dvandra Bernhart

Calexico

Kings of Convenience

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who wrote the song, "Such Great Heights", that Iron & Wine covered for the "Garden State" soundtrack? Hint

The Postal Service

Bob Dylan

Neil Young

The Flaming Lips

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Question 4 of 10

4. From which song did the title of Iron & Wine's first full-length CD, "The Creek Drank the Cradle", come? Hint

Muddy Hymnal

Southern Anthem

Faded from the Winter

Upward Over the Mountain

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Question 5 of 10

5. What 2005 music festival yielded a fantastic Iron & Wine live recording purchasable online at the official festival website? Hint

Coachella

Lollapalooza

Bonnaroo

The Reading Festival

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Iron & Wine CD was recorded in Sam Beam's Miami home? Hint

The Sea & The Rhythm

Our Endless Numbered Days

In the Reins

Woman King

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Question 7 of 10

7. The lengthy Iron & Wine track, "The Trapeze Swinger", was featured on which movie soundtrack? Hint

Great Expectations

Garden State

In Good Company

Everything Is Illuminated

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following instruments IS used on the "The Creek Drank the Cradle" album? Hint

Dobro

Electric guitar

Drums

Piano

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Question 9 of 10

9. What college course topic has Iron & Wine's vocalist taught? Hint

Music Theory

Cinematography

Biology

Art History

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which member of the Iron & Wine touring band records under the moniker "Langtry"? Hint

Sarah Beam

Patrick McKinney

Brian Deck

EJ Holowicki

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the performer behind Iron & Wine?

Answer: Samuel Beam

All talented solo artists, Sufjan Stevens has released a string of eclectic albums, Patterson Hood is also a member of Drive-By Truckers, and Jonah Matranga has fronted a number of musical projects.

2. On the 2005 release, "In the Reins," what other recording artist did Iron & Wine collaborate with?

Answer: Calexico

On "In the Reins", Iron & Wine collaborated with Calexico to record a collection of seven songs unique to both bands.

3. Who wrote the song, "Such Great Heights", that Iron & Wine covered for the "Garden State" soundtrack?

Answer: The Postal Service

Iron & Wine's mellow version of "Such Great Heights" was also later used for an M&M's commercial.

4. From which song did the title of Iron & Wine's first full-length CD, "The Creek Drank the Cradle", come?

Answer: Upward Over the Mountain

In "Upward Over the Mountain", Beam states: "Mother forget me now that the creek drank the cradle you sang to."

5. What 2005 music festival yielded a fantastic Iron & Wine live recording purchasable online at the official festival website?

Answer: Bonnaroo

Iron & Wine's stellar 19-song set can be downloaded from www.livebonnaroo.com

6. Which Iron & Wine CD was recorded in Sam Beam's Miami home?

Answer: The Sea & The Rhythm

The songs on both "The Sea & The Rhythm" and "The Creek Drank the Cradle" were recorded in Beam's home before signing to Sub Pop records.

7. The lengthy Iron & Wine track, "The Trapeze Swinger", was featured on which movie soundtrack?

Answer: In Good Company

The soundtrack to "In Good Company" includes Iron & Wine's "The Trapeze Swinger", "Naked As We Came" and "Sunset Soon Forgotten", along with songs by David Byrne, Stephen Trask, and Soundtrack of Our Lives.

8. Which of the following instruments IS used on the "The Creek Drank the Cradle" album?

Answer: Dobro

The sparse acoustic instrumentation of "The Creek Drank the Cradle" is largely made up of guitar, banjo, and dobro.

9. What college course topic has Iron & Wine's vocalist taught?

Answer: Cinematography

Beam taught cinematography for a local Florida college for several years.

10. Which member of the Iron & Wine touring band records under the moniker "Langtry"?

Answer: Patrick McKinney

Langtry's "As Upon the Road Thereto" is a phenomenal collection of solo acoustic instrumental pieces.

Source: Author firemaple783

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