James Taylor Lovers Quiz
This short quiz is to find out a few basics of James Taylor.
- 1.
Which single was a James Taylor hit in 1971?
- A.
I Can't Stop Loving You
- B.
I Miss You
- C.
Come Talk To Me
- D.
You've Got A Friend
Correct Answer
D. You've Got A Friend -
- 2.
What year did James Taylor have the hit single "Fire And Rain" on Warner Bros.?
- A.
1989
- B.
1970
- C.
1964
- D.
1988
Correct Answer
B. 1970 -
- 3.
What year did James Taylor have the hit single "Handy Man" on Columbia?
- A.
1986
- B.
1967
- C.
1965
- D.
1977
Correct Answer
D. 1977 -
- 4.
What was the name of the singer who James Taylor married in 1972?
- A.
Stevie Nicks
- B.
Carly Simon
- C.
Grace Slick
- D.
Joni Mitchell
Correct Answer
B. Carly Simon -
- 5.
Why was James Taylor committed to a mental hospital?
- A.
Dementia
- B.
Schizophrenia
- C.
Bipolar Disorder
- D.
Depression
Correct Answer
D. Depression -
- 6.
Early in his career James Taylor became addicted to which drug?
- A.
Morphine
- B.
PCP
- C.
Cocaine
- D.
Heroin
Correct Answer
D. Heroin -
- 7.
Who wrote James Taylor's hit "You've Got a Friend"?
- A.
John Denver
- B.
Bob Dylan
- C.
Carly Simon
- D.
Carole King
Correct Answer
D. Carole King -
- 8.
James Taylor had a hit in 1975 with his cover of which Marvin Gaye song?
- A.
What's Going On
- B.
How Sweet It Is
- C.
Sexual Healing
- D.
Mercy Me
Correct Answer
B. How Sweet It Is -
- 9.
What country gave James Taylor the title of a hit song?
- A.
Brazil
- B.
America
- C.
Mexico
- D.
Spain
Correct Answer
C. Mexico -
- 10.
Where has James Taylor "Never Been but'd sure like to go"?
- A.
Mexico
- B.
Carolina
- C.
Heaven
- D.
New Orleans
Correct Answer
A. Mexico -
- 11.
Carly Simon and James Taylor recorded Mockingbird in 1972. Which duo first released the song and had a hit with it 9 years earlier?
- A.
Inez And Charlie Foxx
- B.
Ike And Tina Turner
- C.
Shirley And Lee
- D.
Billy And Lilly
Correct Answer
A. Inez And Charlie Foxx -
- 12.
What decade is the hit single "You've Got A Friend" by James Taylor from?
- A.
Nineties
- B.
Eighties
- C.
Sixties
- D.
Seventies
Correct Answer
D. Seventies -
- 13.
What decade is the hit single "How Sweet It Is" by James Taylor from?
- A.
Seventies
- B.
Eighties
- C.
Nineties
- D.
Sixties
Correct Answer
A. Seventies -
- 14.
What is the name of James Taylor's eldest son?
- A.
Ben
- B.
Simon
- C.
Taylor
- D.
Zack
Correct Answer
A. Ben -
- 15.
In what state was James Taylor born?
- A.
New Hampshire
- B.
Connecticut
- C.
New York
- D.
Massachusetts
Correct Answer
D. Massachusetts -
- 16.
What was the name of James Taylor's first band?
- A.
Sweet Dreams
- B.
Flying Machine
- C.
James and T's
- D.
Pieces
Correct Answer
B. Flying Machine -
- 17.
James Taylor signed his first solo record contract with which label?
- A.
Rainy Day Records
- B.
Apple Records
- C.
EMI Records
- D.
Warner Bros. Records
Correct Answer
B. Apple Records -
- 18.
"Sweet Baby James" contains James Taylor's version of what folk classic?
- A.
This Land is Your Land
- B.
My Darlin' Clementine
- C.
Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore
- D.
Oh Susanna
Correct Answer
D. Oh Susanna -
- 19.
James Taylor made an appearance on which TV series in 1994?
- A.
Friends
- B.
Mad About You
- C.
The Simpsons
- D.
Seinfeld
Correct Answer
C. The Simpsons -
- 20.
James Taylor played on the bill for which 2004 political tour?
- A.
No More Bush
- B.
Move On
- C.
Vote For Change
- D.
New Tomorrow
Correct Answer
C. Vote For Change -
- 21.
Which James Taylor song details his experience in a mental asylum?
- A.
Mexico
- B.
Fire And Rain
- C.
You've Got A Friend
- D.
Carolina In My Mind
Correct Answer
B. Fire And Rain -
- 22.
"James Taylor at Christmas" was released by which greeting card company?
- A.
American Greetings
- B.
Holiday Wishes
- C.
Blue Mountain
- D.
Hallmark
Correct Answer
D. Hallmark -
- 23.
James Taylor's first gold single was which song?
- A.
You've Got A Friend
- B.
Fire And Rain
- C.
It's Too Late
- D.
Sweet Baby James
Correct Answer
A. You've Got A Friend -
- 24.
James Taylor's father was the dean of medicine at which ACC school?
- A.
Wake Forest
- B.
Boston College
- C.
University of North Carolina
- D.
Duke University
Correct Answer
C. University of North Carolina -
- 25.
What was the first instrument James Taylor learned to play?
- A.
Banjo
- B.
Piano
- C.
Violin
- D.
Cello
Correct Answer
D. Cello -
- 26.
What was James Taylor's first hit single?
- A.
Some Kind of Wonderful
- B.
You've Got a Friend
- C.
Fire and Rain
- D.
Something in the Way She Moves
Correct Answer
C. Fire and Rain -
- 27.
What was the only hit single on James Taylor's debut album?
- A.
Fire and Rain
- B.
Carolina in My Mind
- C.
You've Got a Friend
- D.
Mexico
Correct Answer
B. Carolina in My Mind -
- 28.
James Taylor contributed a song to the soundtrack of which 2006 animated film?
- A.
Over the Hedge
- B.
Happy Feet
- C.
Cars
- D.
Flushed Away
Correct Answer
C. Cars -
- 29.
James Taylor worked with a member of which band on a 1971 film?
- A.
The Byrds
- B.
The Hollies
- C.
The Beach Boys
- D.
The Monkees
Correct Answer
C. The Beach Boys -
- 30.
Where was "James Taylor In Concert", a film of a 1979 concert, recorded?
- A.
New York
- B.
North Carolina
- C.
Indiana
- D.
Ohio
Correct Answer
D. Ohio -
- 31.
James Taylor has an honorary doctorate from which college?
- A.
New York University
- B.
Berklee College
- C.
Boston College
- D.
University of North Carolina
Correct Answer
B. Berklee College -
- 32.
James Taylor won a Best Pop Album Grammy for which album?
- A.
October Road
- B.
Gorilla
- C.
James Taylor
- D.
Hourglass
Correct Answer
D. Hourglass -
- 33.
James Taylor won his first Grammy for which song?
- A.
Sweet Baby James
- B.
You've Got a Friend
- C.
Fire and Rain
- D.
Mexico
Correct Answer
B. You've Got a Friend -
- 34.
James Taylor appeared at what infamous 1969 concert?
- A.
Newport Folk Festival
- B.
Monterrey Pop Festival
- C.
Woodstock
- D.
Altamont
Correct Answer
A. Newport Folk Festival -
- 35.
With whom did James Taylor share the bill at the 1985 concert "Rock in Rio"?
- A.
Carole King
- B.
Paul Simon
- C.
Ozzy Osbourne
- D.
Bob Dylan
Correct Answer
C. Ozzy Osbourne -
- 36.
James Taylor played at which legendary 1979 concert?
- A.
No Nukes Show
- B.
Concert For Carter
- C.
Us Festival
- D.
Live Aid
Correct Answer
A. No Nukes Show -
- 37.
Which James Taylor song is rumored to be about a plane crash?
- A.
Fire And Rain
- B.
Lo And Behold
- C.
Sunny Skies
- D.
Carolina In My Mind
Correct Answer
A. Fire And Rain -
- 38.
Which James Taylor song is about his father helping him deal with his drug addiction?
- A.
Fire And Rain
- B.
Carolina In My Mind
- C.
You've Got A Friend
- D.
Jump Up Behind Me
Correct Answer
D. Jump Up Behind Me -
- 39.
Which song did James Taylor write about a memorable concert experience?
- A.
Country Road
- B.
Mexico
- C.
Another Day
- D.
Only a Dream in Rio
Correct Answer
D. Only a Dream in Rio -
- 40.
Which album features James Taylor on the cover in a white suit?
- A.
JT
- B.
James Taylor
- C.
Gorilla
- D.
Hourglass
Correct Answer
C. Gorilla -
- 41.
What was the first James Taylor solo album not to feature the singer on its cover?
- A.
JT
- B.
One Man Dog
- C.
New Moon Shine
- D.
Flag
Correct Answer
D. Flag -
- 42.
Which album cover features James Taylor with his back to the camera?
- A.
October Road
- B.
In the Pocket
- C.
Hourglass
- D.
JT
Correct Answer
B. In the Pocket -
- 43.
Which James Taylor song discusses his relationship with his third wife?
- A.
Carry Me On My Way
- B.
Raised Up Family
- C.
On The 4th Of July
- D.
Whenever You're Ready
Correct Answer
C. On The 4th Of July -
- 44.
Which Beatles song did James Taylor cover on his album "Flag"?
- A.
Blackbird
- B.
Drive My Car
- C.
Day Tripper
- D.
Something
Correct Answer
C. Day Tripper -
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