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Sparks Trivia Quiz

I noticed there weren't any quizzes on one of my favourite bands, so I based my first quiz on them. Hope you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by angelsometimes. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
angelsometimes

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,174

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
242

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 31 (9/10), Guest 46 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the surname of Sparks brothers Ron and Russell? Hint

Mills

Miles

Mael

Male

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the brothers' band prior to becoming Sparks? Hint

Stranglehold

Halfnelson

Crunch

Choke

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of Sparks' second album? Hint

Kimono My House

A`Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing

Big Beat

Propaganda

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year was 'Kimono My House' released? Hint

1973

1974

1975

1972

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Sparks album contained the hit single 'Beat The Clock'? Hint

Whomp That Sucker

No. 1 In Heaven

Kimono My House

Big Beat

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which hit single is from the 1974 album 'Propaganda'? Hint

Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth

Looks Looks Looks

Get In The Swing

I Like Girls

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sparks returned to the music scene after a 5-6 year hiatus in 1994.
Which well-received album heralded their comeback? Hint

Balls

Gratuitous Sax And Senseless Violins

Plagiarism

Interior Design

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the title of Sparks' album released in May 2008? Hint

Good Morning

Lighten Up, Morrissey

Exotic Creatures Of The Deep

Strange Animal

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sparks apppeared in the Season 6 finale for which popular TV comedy? Hint

The Simpsons

Friends

Gilmore Girls

Seinfeld

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which English city was the 21-night 'Sparks Spectacular' staged in 2008? Hint

Manchester

London

Birmingham

Liverpool

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May 07 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Apr 23 2024 : Guest 31: 9/10
Apr 18 2024 : Guest 46: 9/10
Mar 31 2024 : Guest 174: 0/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 176: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the surname of Sparks brothers Ron and Russell?

Answer: Mael

Keyboardist Ron Mael was born in Culver City, California, on the 12th of August, 1948. His younger brother Russell was born in Santa Monica, California, on the 5th of October, 1953. Russell is Sparks' lead singer.

2. What was the name of the brothers' band prior to becoming Sparks?

Answer: Halfnelson

Halfnelson were formed in 1969, with Russell on vocals, Ron on keyboards, Earle Mankey on guitar and John Mendelsohn on drums.

They released their debut (and only album as Halfnelson) under the same name in 1971. It was re-released as 'Sparks' in 1972.

3. What was the name of Sparks' second album?

Answer: A`Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing

'A Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing' was released in 1972 on Bearsville Records.

It contained 'Girl From Germany', which was the only track from this album released as a single.

4. In what year was 'Kimono My House' released?

Answer: 1974

'Kimono My House' was released in May 1974 on Island Records.

It contained the hit singles 'This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us' and 'Amateur Hour'.

5. Which Sparks album contained the hit single 'Beat The Clock'?

Answer: No. 1 In Heaven

'Beat The Clock' was released in July 1979.
It reached No. 10 in the UK Singles chart.

6. Which hit single is from the 1974 album 'Propaganda'?

Answer: Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth

'Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth' was released in late 1974.
It reached No. 13 in the UK singles chart and broke into the German Top 40.

'Get In The Swing' and 'Looks Looks Looks' are from the album 'Indiscreet', and 'I Like Girls' is a track on the album 'Big Beat'.

7. Sparks returned to the music scene after a 5-6 year hiatus in 1994. Which well-received album heralded their comeback?

Answer: Gratuitous Sax And Senseless Violins

'Gratuitous Sax And Senseless Violins' was released in November 1994 on Logic Records.
It contained the UK hit singles 'When Do I Get To Sing 'My Way' and '(When I Kiss You) I Hear Charlie Parker Playing'.

'Balls' was released in 2000, 'Plagiarism' in 1998 and 'Interior Design' was their 1988 album before the extended hiatus.

8. What was the title of Sparks' album released in May 2008?

Answer: Exotic Creatures Of The Deep

'Exotic Creatures Of The Deep' was promoted on the last date of the 21-night 'Sparks Spectacular' in London in May-June 2008.

The other choices are all tracks on the album.

9. Sparks apppeared in the Season 6 finale for which popular TV comedy?

Answer: Gilmore Girls

The band had a cameo performing the song 'Perfume' from the album 'Hello Young Lovers'.

10. In which English city was the 21-night 'Sparks Spectacular' staged in 2008?

Answer: London

The Spectacular ran from May-June 2008.
The band played all their albums in chronological order over 21 nights and premiered their new album on the final night, June 13th.

Source: Author angelsometimes

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