How well do you know Billy Joel?
Billy Joel Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Piano Man?
Test your knowledge of one of the greatest musicians of our time with this engaging quiz on Billy Joel! From his hit songs to fascinating facts, challenge yourself and see how much you really know about his life and music.
- Multiple choice questions
- Covering a range of topics
- Perfect for fans of all ages!
What will Captain Jack get you tonight?
Right
Pride
High
Drunk
Billy Joel curses in his song "Laura".
True
False
Who were the couple doomed from the start that Billy Joel sings about in "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"?
Brenda and Freddie
Brenda and Eddie
Laura and Freddie
Bobby and Schmitty
Christie Brinkley was in Billy Joel's video for "The Longest Time".
True
False
What movie soundtrack featured "Modern Woman"?
Dirty Dancing
Modern Woman
Ruthless People
Beaches
Billy Joel sings a song that was later redone and used for the show, "Bosom Buddies". Which song was that?
The Stranger
Big Shot
My Life
She's Always a Woman
Virgina got a party for her confirmation. Billy Joel sings about this in "Only the Good Die Young". What else did she get? He says it right before he mentions the party.
A nice white dress
A cross of gold
Too much information
Which of these events, spoken just as it appears is NOT in the song, "We Didn't Start the Fire?"
Hula-Hoops
Man Lands On The Moon
Rock N Roller Cola Wars
Ben Hur
In which song does Billy Joel get put in the back in the discount rack like another can of beans?
Rosalinda's Eyes
Tell Her About It
Goodnight Saigon
The Entertainer
Billy Joel has been to rehab several times.
True
False
In "Goodnight Saigon", what noise do you hear in the background when the song begins?
Gunfire
People Yelling
Land Mine Explosions
Helicopters
Which of these songs has no vocals?
And So It Goes
Root Beer Rag
The Downeaster Alexa
New York State of Mind
Billy Joel sang in both "We Are the World" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?".
True
False
Billy Joel was born on which month?
May
January
February
June
Billy prefers which animal for a pet?
A Bird
A Cat
A Dove
A Puppy
Billy Joel's first hit song is called?
Let it Play
Piano Man
Mad Max
Heaven's Ways
Which of the following does not suit Billy's profile?
Composer
Pianist
Actor
Song Writer
Which of the following companies do not have Billy's label?
Columbia
Family Productions
Sony Classical
Universal Records
Billy Joel was introduced to?
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Baseball Hall of Fame
Poem Writers Hall of Fame
Music Producers Hall of Fame
Which honors did Billy Joel receive?
The Makers Honors
Kennedy Center Honors
Bright Life Honors
ACM Honors
Billy Joel's origin is?
New Jersey
New York
New Hampsire
Miami
Fill in the blank: "You may be right, I may be crazy, but it just may be a ________ you're looking for."
Man Like Me
Lunatic
Rock star
Loser
Fill in the blank: I'm in a ________ state of mind."
Miami
Chicaco
New York
California
What was the name of Billy's first band?
The Freewheelin' Ultimato
The Illusion
The Strokes of Tyme
The Echoes
Which Billy Joel song was inspired by his mom?
"Rosalinda's Eyes"
"Lullaby (Good Night My Angel)"
"A Matter of Trust"
"And So It Goes"
What comedian appears at the end of Billy's video for "Tell Her About It?"
Jackie Mason
Pat Cooper
Rodney Dangerfield
Buddy Hackett
When Billy worked as a piano man in a Los Angeles bar, what alias did he use?
Bill Martin
Billy Budd
Martin Williams
Joel Martin
Which album does Billy consider his favorite?
"The Stranger"
"Glass Houses"
"The Nylon Curtain"
"Innocent Man"
What was the good-luck charm Paul McCartney gave Billy for "The Last Play at Shea?"
Star Badge
Gold Cross Necklace
Silver Pinky Ring
Name Bracelet
Billy wrote all the classical music on 2001's "Fantasies and Dellusions," but which pianist played?
Daniel Barenboim
Martha Argerich
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Richard Joo
What was the first song Billy wrote about his daughter Alexa Ray?
"Temptation"
"She's Always a Woman"
"Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)"
"Baby Grand"
Which Billy Joel album was mistakenly released with the sound sped up?
"Piano Man"
"Streetlife Serenade"
"Cold Spring Harbor"
"Turnstiles"
In "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant," from what store was Brenda and Eddie's apartment furnished?
Kmart
Korvette's
TSS
Sears
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