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At the 1999 World Music Awards, Janet Jackson received the Legend Award for lifelong contribution to the music industry and outstanding contribution to the pop industry, alongside this iconic artist.
- AMadonna
- BTina Turner
- CCher
- DDiana Ross
Answer: Cher - 1252.
Sometimes I think that a true love can never be.
- ABring It All to Me
- BAlways and Forever
- CAin't It Funny
- Djust believe that somehow it wasn't meant for me
- EAnd I Love You So
Answer: Ain't It Funny - 1253.
Storms Never Last was a duet performed by this couple.
- ATim McGraw and Faith Hill
- BWaylon Jennings and Jessi Colter
- CTammy Wynette and George Jones
- DRoseanne Cash and Rodney Crowell
Answer: Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter - 1254.
Who was the winner of the first Eurovision Song Contest?
- ABucks Fizz
- BFreddy Quin
- CLys Assia
- DABBA
Answer: Lys Assia - 1255.
The song Listen to Your Heart was a colossal smash hit song for this singer in 1989.
- AJane Child
- BBonnie Raitt
- CBonnie Tyler
- DRoxette
Answer: Roxette - 1256.
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain.
- AI'm Only Happy When It Rains
- BNo Rain
- Clike watching the puddles gather rain
- DWhen Will It Rain
- EIt's Raining in Baltimore
Answer: No Rain - 1257.
Who was the lead singer and frontman of rock band R.E.M?
- AMichael Stipe
- BThom Yorke
- CGeorge Michael
- DChris Martin
Answer: Michael Stipe - 1258.
Gonna give you all my love, boy. My fear is fading fast. Been saving it all for you 'cause ...
- Ayou're my last
- Ba spell was cast
- Cit is all past
- Donly love can last
Answer: only love can last - 1259.
What was the name of Mozart's wife?
- AConstanze Vivaldi
- BConstanze Beethoven
- CConstanze Handel
- DConstanze Weber
Answer: Constanze Weber - 1260.
Who is the lead singer of The Lumineers?
- AJeremiah Fraites
- BWesley Schultz
- CNeyla Pekarek
- DJay Van Dyke
Answer: Wesley Schultz - 1261.
This band is named after the 18th century agriculturalist who invented the seed drill.
- AJethro Tull
- BUriah Heep
- CSteppenwolf
- DJudas Priest
Answer: Jethro Tull - 1262.
In which of these popular TV shows did singer Marni Nixon have an acting role?
- ALaw and Order: Criminal Intent
- BLaw and Order: Special Victims Unit
- CSpin City
- DJudging Amy
Answer: Law and Order: Special Victims Unit - 1263.
Approximately how much, in terms of American dollars, was Verdi paid for Aida?
- ANothing - he was only paid a percentage of the gate.
- B$20,000
- C$1,000
- D$150
Answer: $20,000 - 1264.
Prior to going solo in 1982, Lionel Richie was a member of which Motown group?
- AThe Temptations
- BThe Miracles
- CThe Supremes
- DThe Commodores
Answer: The Commodores - 1265.
What do you call a person whose profession is to make string instruments?
- AGambier
- BLuthier
- CViolinist
- DPurflinger
Answer: Luthier - 1266.
In what city was Ludwig van Beethoven born?
- AHanover
- BVienna
- CBonn
- DBerlin
Answer: Bonn - 1267.
Which of these techniques is used in many styles of play to raise or lower the pitch of a note or notes (usually for a one or two fret value)?
- ABend and release
- BOpen tuning
- CCatch and release
- DFree tapping
Answer: Bend and release - 1268.
This former Goodwill Ambassador for the American Heart Association was bet by his good friend DJ Murray the K that he could not write a song beginning with the words, splish splash.
- ABobby Goldsborro
- BBobby Darin
- CBobby Gentry
- DBobby Rydell
Answer: Bobby Darin - 1269.
What Broadway dancer/singer made a miraculous comeback to the stage in Kiss of the Spider Woman after being involved in a car accident four years earlier and subsequently being told she would never dance again?
- AGwen Verden
- BChita Rivera
- CElaine Strirch
- DDonna Mckechnie
Answer: Chita Rivera - 1270.
What was the name of the character, portrayed by Jesse McCartney on the soap opera All My Children?
- ALeo DuPres
- BAdam J.R. Chandler
- CAdrian Sword
- DMateo Santos
Answer: Adam J.R. Chandler - 1271.
The great opera about Spain, Carmen, was written in which language?
- AItalian
- BSpanish
- CFrench
- DEnglish
Answer: French - 1272.
Why was Rihanna bullied at school?
- Abecause of the color of her skin
- Bbecause of her name
- Cbecause of her height
- Dbecause of her weight
Answer: because of the color of her skin - 1273.
In Allan Sherman's song, Harvey and Sheila got a charge card from Macy's and bought a layette, pink and lacy. What children did they have?
- Atwin baby boys
- Ba boy and a girl
- Ctwin baby girls
- Dno children so they bought a couple of pygmy pigs
Answer: twin baby girls - 1274.
Which of these country artists released the song 25 minutes to Go in 1968?
- AMerle Haggard
- BWaylon Jennings
- CJohnny Cash
- DGeorge Jones
Answer: Johnny Cash - 1275.
Elton Johns ballad Can You Feel the Love Tonight was featured on this 1994 animated movie.
- AThe Little Mermaid
- BAlladdin
- CThe Lion King
- DBeauty and the Beast
Answer: The Lion King - 1276.
Which astrological sign is David Bryan?
- AScorpio
- BAquarius
- CSagittarius
- DAries
Answer: Aquarius - 1277.
The popular song Lady Marmalade was included in the soundtrack of this 2001 Academy Award-winning movie.
- AEyes Wide Shut
- BMoulin Rouge!
- CChicago
- DStriptease
Answer: Moulin Rouge! - 1278.
Bow Wow is known to be on bad terms with which American rapper and actor?
- AJuelze Santana
- BLudacris
- CDMX
- DRomeo
Answer: Romeo - 1279.
The song No Rain was a huge hit song for this 90s band.
- ABlues Traveler
- BThe Cranberries
- CChumbawamba
- DBlind Melon
Answer: Blind Melon - 1280.
Who recorded Songs in the Key of Life, the #57album on Rolling Stones list of the greatest album of all time?
- AStevie Wonder
- BElvis Presley
- CChuck Berry
- DJohn Coltrain
Answer: Stevie Wonder - 1281.
Complete the lines from the song Harvey and Sheila: Sheila shopped at _______. Harvey bought a used ______.
- AAP - MG
- BIKEA - Schlitz beer
- CCCR - bar
- DTarget - parquet
Answer: AP - MG - 1282.
One of the following singers had a HUGE hit in 1989 called Here and Now. This was one of the biggest wedding songs of 1990.
- ATeddy Pendergrass
- BBarry White
- CLuther Vandross
- DIsaac Hayes
Answer: Luther Vandross - 1283.
Barry Gibb and his brothers are responsible for many popular songs performed by their group, the Bee Gees. However, Gibb classics have been recorded by other artists as well. Which of the following does NOT owe a songwriting credit to Gibb?
- AIf I Can't Have You - Yvonne Elliman
- BUp Where We Belong - Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
- CGrease - Frankie Valli (for the Grease soundtrack)
- DIslands in the Stream - Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
Answer: Up Where We Belong - Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes - 1284.
What year did Scott Travis join Judas Priest?
- A1992
- B1991
- C1990
- D1993
Answer: 1990 - 1285.
This Canadian band came out with the song Safety Dance, which after being released in 1982 in the USA, soared to the top of the billboard charts.
- AFlock of Seagulls
- BAsia
- CThe Tubes
- DMen Without Hats
Answer: Men Without Hats - 1286.
Is it true that at the end of the musical The Light in the Piazza, Clara returns home with her mother, Margaret, and they live happily-ever-after with Clara's father and Margaret's husband, Roy?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: No - 1287.
Which two Linkin Park members were featured on Ademas The Way You Like It?
- APhoenix and Rob
- BBrad and Mike
- CChester and Joe
- DJoe and Rob
Answer: Chester and Joe - 1288.
Chino Moreno is the lead singer of which alternative metal band?
- AType O Negative
- BDeftones
- CKorn
- DTool
Answer: Deftones - 1289.
What was the first movie for which Barbra Streisand won an Academy Award?
- AA Star Is Born
- BHello, Dolly!
- CFunny Girl
- DThe Prince of Tides
Answer: Funny Girl - 1290.
What band was banned from playing their music in South Africa in 1980 for inciting potential rebellion amongst its young audience?
- APink Floyd
- BLed Zeppelin
- CThe Who
- DRolling Stones
Answer: Pink Floyd - 1291.
Who performed the 1996 song Always Be My Baby?
- ACher
- BMariah Carey
- CMadonna
- DWhitney Houston
Answer: Mariah Carey - 1292.
Which member of Linkin Park did vocalist Mike Shinoda meet in 7th grade?
- APhoenix
- BRob
- CBrad
- DChester
Answer: Brad - 1293.
On which album was George Strait's song The Big One originally recorded?
- ABlue Clear Sky
- BOne Step at a Time
- CLead On
- DCarrying Your Love with Me
Answer: Lead On - 1294.
Which of these operas was composed by Mozart?
- AOthello
- BThe Barber of Seville
- CVerklaerte Nacht
- DThe Magic Flute
Answer: The Magic Flute - 1295.
Brahms never married. It is fairly well documented that he had a one-sided love for which composers wife?
- AChopin
- BSchubert
- CSchumann
- DBach
Answer: Schumann - 1296.
Who wrote the musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown in the 1960s?
- AKander and Ebb
- BLerner and Lowe
- CMeridith Wilson
- DAdler and Ross
Answer: Meridith Wilson - 1297.
Name the band who recorded the song from the sound clip.
- ABomfunk
- BBomfunk MC`s
- CBomfunkMC`s
- DBomfunk MS
Answer: Bomfunk MC`s - 1298.
This great vocalist was born in Brazil in 1942. Although she really has no signature songs she is widely known for her work with Chick Corea on his 1972 album Return to Forever.
- AAsrid Gilberto
- BFlora Purim
- CAnita Morrea
- DCarla Rodrigues
Answer: Flora Purim - 1299.
What was the first jazz band to record?
- AThe Original Dixieland Jazz Band
- BJames Reese Europe
- CDuke Ellington
- DKing Oliver
Answer: The Original Dixieland Jazz Band - 1300.
This comedian/actor had a big hit song in 1986 with Party all The Time.
- AEddie Murphy
- BTracey Ullman
- CJoe Piscopo
- DDana Carvey
Answer: Eddie Murphy
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