Test Your Jackson Browne Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Which song did Jackson Browne write at the age of 16 that became a minor hit for Nico in 1967?
"Doctor, My Eyes" | |
"These Days" | |
"The Pretender" | |
"Running on Empty" | |
"Rock Me on the Water" |
Question 1 Explanation:
Jackson Browne wrote "These Days" as a 16-year-old, and it became a minor hit for the German singer Nico in 1967.
Question 2 |
Which band had their first Billboard Top 40 hit with a song co-written by Jackson Browne?
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | |
Eagles | |
The Section | |
The Byrds | |
The Beach Boys |
Question 2 Explanation:
The Eagles had their first Billboard Top 40 hit in 1972 with the song "Take It Easy," co-written by Jackson Browne.
Question 3 |
Which song by Jackson Browne was used in the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
"The Pretender" | |
"Somebody's Baby" | |
"Running on Empty" | |
"Doctor, My Eyes" | |
"Here Come Those Tears Again" |
Question 3 Explanation:
"Somebody's Baby" was a non-album single by Jackson Browne and was featured in the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Question 4 |
Which album includes the introspective song "In the Shape of a Heart," inspired by the suicide of Jackson Browne's first wife?
Late for the Sky | |
The Pretender | |
Hold Out | |
Lives in the Balance | |
Lawyers in Love |
Question 4 Explanation:
"In the Shape of a Heart," inspired by the suicide of Jackson Browne's first wife, is included in the 1986 album "Lives in the Balance."
Question 5 |
In 2015, where did Rolling Stone rank Jackson Browne on its list of the "100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time"?
10th | |
20th | |
50th | |
37th | |
75th |
Question 5 Explanation:
In 2015, Rolling Stone ranked Jackson Browne as the 37th greatest songwriter of all time.
Question 6 |
What was the location where Jackson Browne performed a free concert near a nuclear reprocessing plant in 1978?
Diablo Canyon | |
Barnwell, South Carolina | |
Seabrook, New Hampshire | |
San Luis Obispo | |
Three Mile Island |
Question 6 Explanation:
Jackson Browne performed a free concert near a nuclear reprocessing plant in Barnwell, South Carolina, in the spring of 1978.
Question 7 |
What was the name of the duet Jackson Browne sang with Clarence Clemons in 1985?
You're a Friend of Mine | |
Boulevard | |
Tender is the Night | |
Lives in the Balance | |
For America |
Question 7 Explanation:
Jackson Browne sang a duet with Clarence Clemons titled "You're a Friend of Mine" in 1985.
Question 8 |
What is the title of the Jackson Browne song used during the pilot episode of "Friends"?
Doctor My Eyes | |
These Days | |
Sky Blue and Black | |
Somebody's Baby | |
Running on Empty |
Question 8 Explanation:
"Sky Blue and Black" from Jackson Browne's album "I'm Alive" (1993) was used during the pilot episode of "Friends."
Question 9 |
Which song did Jackson Browne parody in "The Simpsons" episode "Brake My Wife, Please"?
"Running on Empty" | |
"Doctor My Eyes" | |
"Rosie" | |
"The Pretender" | |
"Take It Easy" |
Question 9 Explanation:
Jackson Browne performed a parody of his song "Rosie" in the "The Simpsons" episode, with lyrics altered to reference the plot.
Question 10 |
Which of the following Jackson Browne albums was selected by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 500 best albums of all time?
"Lawyers in Love" | |
"Lives in the Balance" | |
"Hold Out" | |
"For Everyman" | |
"World in Motion" |
Question 10 Explanation:
"For Everyman," along with "Late for the Sky" and "The Pretender," was selected by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 500 best albums of all time.
There are 10 questions to complete.
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