How Well Do You Know Sandy Denny Quiz

Step into the world of Sandy Denny, the legendary British folk rock singer and songwriter known for her timeless voice and contributions to bands like Fairport Convention, Fotheringay, and Strawbs. This quiz explores key moments from her illustrious career, from rare recordings and collaborations to iconic albums and live performances.

How Well Do You Know Sandy Denny Quiz

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Question 1

Which famous song did Denny duet with Robert Plant on?

A	"Stairway to Heaven"
B	"The Battle of Evermore"
C	"Going to California"
D	"Whole Lotta Love"
E	"Black Dog"

Question 1 Explanation:

Sandy Denny duetted with Robert Plant on "The Battle of Evermore", featured on Led Zeppelin's album Led Zeppelin IV (1971).

Question 2

What was the name of the band Sandy Denny formed after leaving Fairport Convention?

A	Strawbs
B	Fotheringay
C	The Barge
D	The Troubadour
E	Pentangle

Question 2 Explanation:

After leaving Fairport Convention, she formed the band Fotheringay in 1970.

Question 3

Which of these bands did Sandy Denny briefly work with before joining Fairport Convention?

A	Led Zeppelin
B	Fotheringay
C	Pentangle
D	Strawbs
E	The Barge

Question 3 Explanation:

Before joining Fairport Convention, Denny briefly worked with Strawbs and recorded an album with them.

Question 4

What was Sandy Denny’s first composition on the piano?

A	"The Sea"
B	"Nothing More"
C	"Solo"
D	"Late November"
E	"Next Time Around"

Question 4 Explanation:

"Nothing More" marked Sandy Denny’s first composition on the piano, which became her primary instrument.

Question 5

Which project involved Sandy Denny recording rock and roll era standards?

A	Rising for the Moon
B	Full House
C	Rock On
D	Gold Dust
E	Tommy

Question 5 Explanation:

Sandy Denny participated in Rock On, a project that recorded a collection of rock and roll era standards.

Question 6

Which traditional song did Denny record for the last time on her solo album Sandy?

A	"Flowers of the Forest"
B	"A Sailor’s Life"
C	"Banks of the Nile"
D	"The Quiet Joys of Brotherhood"
E	"Who Knows Where the Time Goes?"

Question 6 Explanation:

"The Quiet Joys of Brotherhood" was the last traditional song recorded by Denny on her solo album Sandy.

Question 7

What song did Sandy Denny perform last in her final concert?

A	"Who Knows Where the Time Goes?"
B	"Next Time Around"
C	"Solo"
D	"Banks of the Nile"
E	"The Sea"

Question 7 Explanation:

The last song Sandy Denny performed in her final concert was "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?"

Question 8

What was special about the Before The Moon release in 2002?

A	It contained home demo recordings.
B	It was a live US concert recording from 1974.
C	It featured tracks with added strings.
D	It was produced by Joe Boyd.
E	It was the last release of the decade.

Question 8 Explanation:

Before The Moon was a live concert recording from Fairport Convention’s 1974 performance at Ebbets Field, Denver.

Question 9

What was the purpose of the Australian Attic Tracks compilations?

A	To re-release her studio albums
B	To document live performances in the US
C	To showcase her collaborations with Fairport Convention
D	To share previously unreleased tapes from Trevor Lucas’ collection
E	To produce a box set for mass-market release

Question 9 Explanation:

The Attic Tracks compilations (1988–1994) were subscriber-only releases featuring unreleased material from Trevor Lucas’ attic collection.

Question 10

Who was commissioned in late 2010 to write melodies for Sandy Denny’s unrecorded lyrics?

A	Dave Cousins
B	Linda Thompson
C	Richard Thompson
D	Thea Gilmore
E	Jerry Donahue

Question 10 Explanation:

Thea Gilmore was commissioned by Denny’s estate and Island Records to compose melodies for her unrecorded lyrics, resulting in the album Don’t Stop Singing.

There are 10 questions to complete.