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The Animals! Trivia Quiz

At the height of their short career, The Animals even rivaled the popularity of the Rolling Stones. Unfortunately, today they remain generally unknown. See how much you remember about The Animals.

A multiple-choice quiz by Teej417. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Teej417

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
200,111

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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1. The Animals began gaining popularity in 1964, when they released their debut single 'Baby Let Me Take You Home.' But before 1964, a few of the members had been in a band under a different name. What name did the band originally go by until 1963? Hint

Eric Burdon and the Animals

The Kingsmen

War

The Kansas City Five

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2. 'House of the Rising Sun' was the second single from the band. It is also their most famous, becoming a smash hit in both the U.K. and the U.S. Can you finish the lyric to this song? "There is a house in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun. And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy, and ______"? Hint

In this I know I've won.

Lord knows I've lost this one.

Now I fear I'm done.

God I know I'm One

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3. This song, their third single, rose to number 8 on the British charts. The first verse goes "I don't hear you knock upon my door. I don't have your lovin' anymore. Since you been gone I'm a-hurtin' inside. Well I want you baby by my side, yeah." What song is this? Hint

The Story of Bo Diddley

House of the Rising Sun

Boom Boom

I'm Crying

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4. This next song goes "Baby, do you understand me now? Sometimes I get a little mad. But don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel. When things go wrong I feel real bad." Which song is this? Hint

We Gotta Get Out of This Place

Send You Back to Walker

Baby Let Me Take You Home

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

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5. Finish the lyric: "We gotta get out of this place if it's the last thing we ever do. We gotta get out of this place 'cause ______"? Hint

Girl, there's a better life for me and you.

It's gonna be the end of me and you.

Lord I just can't get enough dudes.

The world will be a-endin' for me and you.

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6. True or False: The Animals had a relatively short career compared to other bands, and by the end of 1966 Eric Burdon was the only original member left.

True

False

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7. After almost a complete lineup change, what did Eric Burdon change the band name to? Hint

The Monkeys

They kept the original name.

Burdon's Animals

Eric Burdon and the New Animals

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8. After even more lineup changes, Burdon finally pulled the plug on The Animals. What year was it when they finally broke up? Hint

1973

1971

1967

1970

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9. What band did Burdon join after the Animals? Hint

He played organ during a special performance with the Rolling Stones

War

The Kinks

The Eagles

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10. Have the Animals played on any reunion tours?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The Kansas City Five

"Baby Let Me Take You Home" rose to number 21 on the British charts. Eric Burdon, Alan Price, and John Steel were all part of The Kansas City Five. In 1962, Price left the band and joined The Kontours, where he met Chas Chandler, the future bassist for The Animals.

Answer: God I know I'm One

This song features the famous organ solo by Alan Price.

Answer: I'm Crying

'House of the Rising Sun' was their second single, not third.

Answer: Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' was another top ten hit.

5. Finish the lyric: "We gotta get out of this place if it's the last thing we ever do. We gotta get out of this place 'cause ______"?

Answer: Girl, there's a better life for me and you.

This is from the song "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place." This song was also a top ten hit for The Animals.

6. True or False: The Animals had a relatively short career compared to other bands, and by the end of 1966 Eric Burdon was the only original member left.

Answer: True

Alan Price (organ) left the band in 1965 and John Steel (drums) left in 1966. Chas Chandler (bass) and Hilton Valentine (guitar) left shortly after Steel.

7. After almost a complete lineup change, what did Eric Burdon change the band name to?

Answer: Eric Burdon and the New Animals

The new lineup still featured Eric Burdon's vocals, but the rest of the band was completely different. Barry Jenkins was now on drums, John Weider played guitar, Danny McCulloch was on bass guitar, and Vic Briggs played guitar, too.

8. After even more lineup changes, Burdon finally pulled the plug on The Animals. What year was it when they finally broke up?

Answer: 1971

After The Animals officially broke up, Burdon joined the band War.

9. What band did Burdon join after the Animals?

Answer: War

Burdon quit in 1971, claiming to be exhausted.

10. Have the Animals played on any reunion tours?

Answer: Yes

They reunited to record an album, released in 1977, and they also went on tour in 1983. Both of these reunions featured all the original members.

Source: Author Teej417

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