Answers to New York City Trivia - Questions about The Big Apple's Hidden Gems - Part 5-
6. Former
Soul Coughing Lead Singer Mike Doughty once sang that he was thankful lord for
sending him what specific train?
A: The F Train (to get back to Brooklyn as it speed under the river)
7. Two
Very Different Artists, Two Similar Song Names: Who Sings New York State of
Mind? And Who Sings Empire State of Mind?
A: Billy Joel, Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
8. Name any
Five of The Top 10 Longest Running Musicals on Broadway?
A: 1) Phantom at 9850 performances, 2) Cats, 3) Les Mis, 4) Chicago, 5) A
Chorus Line 6) Oh! Calcutta 7)The Lion King 8) Beauty and The Beast 9) Rent 10)
Mama Mia (14 Wicked,)
9.
While studying at Barnard College, Suzanne Vega wrote a song (that would
eventually become her biggest hit single) about what location?
A: Tom’s Dinner
10. Which
iconic guitar pioneer was playing weekly shows at Iridum Jazz Club into his 90s
up until he passed away in 2009?
A: Les Paul
