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Quiz about True Blue Williamson
Quiz about True Blue Williamson

True Blue Williamson Trivia Quiz


Come and explore with me the magical music, life and times of true blue Australian singer and song-writer, John Williamson.

A multiple-choice quiz by dramatica. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
dramatica
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
363,796
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
124
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Question 1 of 10
1. John Williamson's very first song went to number three on Australia's Go-Set National Top 60 chart in 1970. It wasn't about a young kangaroo, but it was heavily influenced by the styles of Roger Miller and Rolf Harris. What was it called? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. John Williamson's "Mallee Boy" produced by Gumleaf Records and Festival Records (November 1986) achieved triple-platinum rating. It was auto-biographical in that it described his rural upbringing. What does "Mallee" mean? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. John Williamson collaborated with his daughters, Ami and Georgie, and the Australian folk group Bullamakanka to release the single "Goodbye Blinky Bill" in 1986. The song was about a furry Australian animal and the purchase price included a donation of A$1.00 to a special organisation. Which organisation? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1982, John Williamson recorded a new track to add to his extensive repertoire. Called "True Blue", it's a beautiful song which features his voice at its best. It won him an award at the Country Music Awards of Australia in January 1987. What was this award? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Despite green and gold being the team's traditional colours, which of John Williamson's songs was adopted as a theme by the national cricket team of Australia? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. John Williamson's album "Boomerang Café" won Top Selling Album and Album of the Year at the Country Music Awards of Australia in January 1989. The lyrics suggest that the Boomerang Cafe was where he met his first wife, Mary-Kay. What was he doing that made her call him a fool? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A new version of John Williamson's "Old Man Emu" was released as a single in 1990 with a new lyric added relating to a certain type of clothing and canine. What was the new lyric? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Two new songs were included with John Williamson's 25th anniversary album. One was called "Bush Town (The Lawnmower Song)", and the other one was about an Australian state capital city and a religious figure. What was it called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1999, John Williamson and Warren H Williams won a "Collaboration of the Year" award at the Australian Country Music Awards for a duet about a mystical Australian icon. What was the name of the song? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Many of John Williamson's songs promote issues he feels strongly about, but others vehemently oppose. What song got him banned from many Returned Services League (RSL) clubs in Australia? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. John Williamson's very first song went to number three on Australia's Go-Set National Top 60 chart in 1970. It wasn't about a young kangaroo, but it was heavily influenced by the styles of Roger Miller and Rolf Harris. What was it called?

Answer: Old Man Emu

John Williamson wrote the novelty song "Old Man Emu" in 1969 and performed it on a television talent quest, "New Faces", in 1970. He won first place and a recording contract with Fable Records.
2. John Williamson's "Mallee Boy" produced by Gumleaf Records and Festival Records (November 1986) achieved triple-platinum rating. It was auto-biographical in that it described his rural upbringing. What does "Mallee" mean?

Answer: An area in north-western Victoria characterised by wheat cropping

Victorian born and bred, John Robert Williamson started life in November 1945 at the Kerang Bush Nursing Hospital. He grew up in Quambatook in the heartland of the Mallee region of north-western Victoria where his parents farmed wheat crops.
3. John Williamson collaborated with his daughters, Ami and Georgie, and the Australian folk group Bullamakanka to release the single "Goodbye Blinky Bill" in 1986. The song was about a furry Australian animal and the purchase price included a donation of A$1.00 to a special organisation. Which organisation?

Answer: Koala Preservation Society in Port Macquarie

In 1985 John Williamson founded an independent record label, Gumleaf Recordings, which allowed him freer reign to pursue his personal causes. Although "Goodbye Blinky Bill" referred to the koala character of comic fame, the song was primarily designed to raise awareness about the plight of native koala bears.
4. In 1982, John Williamson recorded a new track to add to his extensive repertoire. Called "True Blue", it's a beautiful song which features his voice at its best. It won him an award at the Country Music Awards of Australia in January 1987. What was this award?

Answer: Male Vocalist of the Year

"True Blue" was produced by Festival Records in 1982; and the compilation album, "True Blue - The Very Best of John Williamson (25th Anniversary)", was produced by Gumleaf Records and EMI Records in 1995.
5. Despite green and gold being the team's traditional colours, which of John Williamson's songs was adopted as a theme by the national cricket team of Australia?

Answer: True Blue

In 1987 Williamson was approached by the Australian Made Campaign for permission to use "True Blue" for its radio and television advertisements on the basis that the song epitomised the very best of the Australian ethos. When the national cricket team of Australia adopted "True Blue" as its theme, Williamson considered it an honour.
6. John Williamson's album "Boomerang Café" won Top Selling Album and Album of the Year at the Country Music Awards of Australia in January 1989. The lyrics suggest that the Boomerang Cafe was where he met his first wife, Mary-Kay. What was he doing that made her call him a fool?

Answer: Rolling a cigarette

Williamson married Mary-Kay Price from Tulloona Plain (between Moree and Goondiwindi) in 1973 and the couple had two daughters, Ami and Georgie. "Little Girl from the Dryland" was one of several love songs Williamson wrote for Mary-Kay. However, after more than 30 years of marriage, most of it spent apart due to his work, Williamson and Mary-Kay divorced in 2007 and in 2013 he married his long-term partner and organiser, Meg Doyle.
7. A new version of John Williamson's "Old Man Emu" was released as a single in 1990 with a new lyric added relating to a certain type of clothing and canine. What was the new lyric?

Answer: He can run the pants off a dingo too

The novelty song "Old Man Emu" was first written by John Williamson in 1969. The new version of "Old Man Emu" (7" single back cover) was produced by Gumleaf Records in 1990.
8. Two new songs were included with John Williamson's 25th anniversary album. One was called "Bush Town (The Lawnmower Song)", and the other one was about an Australian state capital city and a religious figure. What was it called?

Answer: No-one Loves Brisbane Like Jesus

"True Blue - The Very Best of John Williamson (25th Anniversary)" was produced by Gumleaf Records and EMI Records, in 1995.
9. In 1999, John Williamson and Warren H Williams won a "Collaboration of the Year" award at the Australian Country Music Awards for a duet about a mystical Australian icon. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Raining on the Rock

In 2004, Williamson won another "Collaboration of the Year" award, this time with Sara Storer, for their "Raining on the Plains" duet; and in 2009 he won "Bush Ballad of the Year" for a trio with Warren H Williams and Amos Morris, featuring the beautiful song "Australia Is Another Word for Free".
10. Many of John Williamson's songs promote issues he feels strongly about, but others vehemently oppose. What song got him banned from many Returned Services League (RSL) clubs in Australia?

Answer: A Flag Of Our Own

It is probably true that Williamson is a republican, but his flag song was merely written to call for the removal of the Union Jack from our Southern Cross flag. His song about vasectomy was a bit rude, but nevertheless very funny. It was, however, his championing of environmental causes in his music that caused most opposition.

His dislike of cats, believing they do untold damage to our wildlife, came across loudly in "Bill the Cat"; and "Rip Rip Woodchip" provoked an angry response from loggers when it became known that proceeds from its sale were being used to remove their livelihood.
Source: Author dramatica

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