Marianne Faithfull quizzes
Marianne Faithfull is an iconic British singer-songwriter whose husky voice and evocative lyrics made albums like Broken English essential listening for fans of alternative rock and post-punk. Her career, spanning decades, continues to influence contemporary musicians and songwriters.
Did You Know?
Marianne Faithfull's 1979 album Broken English marked a major comeback and introduced the huskier, world-weary vocal style that defined her later recordings
Practice Questions
Q:What was Marianne Faithfull’s first major hit song in 1964?
A:'As Tears Go By'.
Faithfull’s debut single ‘As Tears Go By,’ written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, launched her into fame at age 17, making her one of the defining female voices of the 1960s pop scene.
Q:Which 1979 album marked Marianne Faithfull’s musical comeback?
A:‘Broken English’.
‘Broken English’ revitalized her career with its raw, synth-driven sound and confessional lyrics, representing both her creative reinvention and her recovery from personal struggles that nearly ended her career.
Marianne Faithfull Fact Sheet
| Born | Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull was born in London, England on December 29, 1946. |
| Top Albums | Broken English (1979), Rich Kid Blues (1985), Negative Capability (2018), Give My Love to London (2014), Easy Come, Easy Go (2008), Marianne Faithfull (1965), Kissin Time (2002), Horses and High Heels (2011), A Secret Life (1995), Strange Weather (1987). |
| Top Songs | The Ballad of Lucy Jordan (1979), As Tears Go By (1964), Broken English (1979), It's All Over Now Baby Blue (1985), Working Class Hero (1979), Guilt (1979), Witches' Song (1979), Brain Drain, This Little Bird (1965), Come And Stay With Me (1965). |
| UK Singles Chart | 4 Top-10 Hits |
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