The Band Lyrics Quiz

by Jeff Suwak

In anticipation of the 40-year anniversary of The Last Waltz, we present this lyric quiz about The Band.
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  • Goober from Upper MidsouthWhy do the best things all just disappear?
  • Don H from Thunder BayMaybe the greatest group of musicians ever assembled. If I didn't ace this, my late brother would be rolling in his grave.
  • Leo Nierse from Breda, Netherlands Five great musicians who already in their own lifetime made classical music - music for the ages. (btw I scored 9 out of 10)
  • Trisha Jean from Niagara Falls CanadaRick was my father's cousin and it's his side of the family on the inside cover of big pink. Unfortunately I never got the chance to see them play, but after his passing I went to his tribute concert held Simcoe. George Harrison once dubbed them the Beatles of Canada. They created a whole new genre called rockabilly and their sound will carry on for generations to come
  • Dave from Cleveland Ten out ten but they’re one of my all time favorite bands so I better have aced it
  • Pauline from Ugandai love this
  • Fafa from Kenya Was tough
  • Rebecca from Ann ArborWe did not know how good we had it. I want to go back.
  • Zabo from Pgh, Pa.Love The Band!
  • Mika Moilanen from YlivieskaThe genre is so old that is quite difficult to remember..but is is OK
  • Jim from IllinoisAll correct...been listening to The Band for 47+ years
  • Dot from EnglandI got three wrong ???? I love the band but haven't listened lately???? bad girl. I go through stages of listening to different artists as I have a wide range of genre's one of which is Jack Savoretti his music gives a physical sensation making you experience it inside
  • Jim from Mobile, AlI got two wrong. Not bad since I hadn't heard too many Band songs in a while. But they do stick with you.
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