Test your knowledge of one of music’s greatest legends with our “How Well Do You Know Elton John” quiz! From his iconic hits and flamboyant costumes to his fascinating life story, this quiz will challenge even the most devoted fans.
Answer 10 questions and learn your score
Elton John Quiz -1 (How Well Do You Know Elton John)
Question 1 |
Who is the songwriter who has worked with Elton John since 1967?
Kevin Godley | |
Tony Hatch | |
Bernie Taupin | |
Burt Bacharach |
Question 1 Explanation:
Bernie Taupin and Elton John working together since 1987
Question 2 |
The songs "I Want Love" and "Original Sin" come from which 2001 Elton John album?
Peachtree Road | |
Songs From the West Coasts | |
Made in England | |
The Big Picture |
Question 2 Explanation:
"I Want Love" and "Original Sin" are the 5th and 7th songs in Songs From the West Coasts album
Question 3 |
Elton JohnWrote the song "Philadephia Freedom" as a tribute to what tennis star?
Rosemary Casals | |
Christ Evert | |
Martina Navratilova | |
Billie Jean King |
Question 3 Explanation:
The song was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin as a favour to John's friend, tennis star Billie Jean King. King was part of the Philadelphia Freedoms professional tennis team
Question 4 |
Elton John and Kiki Doe had which of these hit single in 1976 ?
The King Must Die | |
Nikita | |
Vogue | |
Don't go Breaking My Heart | |
Crazy Water |
Question 4 Explanation:
"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" is a duet song by Elton John and Kiki Dee , Elton John with Bernie Taupin wrote the song they get Ivor Novello award in 1981
Question 5 |
"Levon" and "Tiny Dancer" come from what Elton John Album?
Honky Chateu | |
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road | |
Tumbleweed Connection | |
Madman Across the Water |
Question 5 Explanation:
1- "Tiny Dancer" – 6:15
2- "Levon" – 5:22in the album Madman Across the Water
Question 6 |
Which Elton John Song contains the line "She's a real ball-buster, don't trust her" ?
Better off Dead | |
Your Song | |
Calling it Christmas | |
Dont Trust That Woman |
Question 7 |
Which Elton John hit single was apparently written about lyricist Bernie Taupin and his failed first marriage?
I'm Still Standing | |
Victim of Love | |
Part Time Love | |
Hold Me Closer | |
Sacrifice |
Question 7 Explanation:
I'm Still Standing
Question 8 |
What Elton John Song contains the line "We still sit at seperate tables and we sleep at different times"?
it Aint gonna bi easy | |
Cold as Christmas | |
Breaking Down the Barriers | |
Nobody Wins |
Question 8 Explanation:
Cold as Christmas
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We still sit at separate tables
And we sleep at different times
And the warm wind in the palm trees
Hasn't helped to change our minds
It was the lure of the tropics
That I thought might heal the scars
Of a love burned out by silence
In a marriage minus heart
Question 9 |
What honor did Elton John receive in 1998?
Album of The Year Award | |
Lifetime BRIT Award | |
Best Single of the year | |
Unesco Award | |
British Knighthood |
Question 9 Explanation:
John was made a Knight Bachelor by Elizabeth II for "services to music and charitable services" in 1998
Question 10 |
Which Elton John song was also recorded by and performed often live by Tina Turner?
Your Song | |
Texan Love Song | |
The Big Picture | |
The Ballad of Danny Balley | |
The Bitch is Back |
Question 10 Explanation:
The Bitch is Back is recorded by Tina Turner for her Rough album in 1978
There are 10 questions to complete.
Question number 5 is false. Im still standing was written about Girlfriend Loree Rodkin. So the whole test is wrong