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Name the 1980 paradise song by band Boney M.
- ABirds of Paradise
- BMamas of Paradise
- CBabes of Paradise
- DChildren of Paradise
Answer: Children of Paradise - 2602.
Which of these artists has NOT been a member of dancehall group Major Lazer?
- ASkrillex
- BWalshy Fire
- CDiplo
- DJillionaire
Answer: Skrillex - 2603.
The lead singer of which band was once married to Tawny Kitaen?
- AWhitesnake
- BWhite Lion
- CWhite Stripes
- DGreat White
Answer: Whitesnake - 2604.
Which Rolling Stones hit was rumored to be about Mick Jagger's affair with David Bowie's wife?
- AAngie
- BLady Jane
- CRuby Tuesday
- DJiving Sister Fanny
Answer: Angie - 2605.
Ernest Tubb died of this disease in 1982.
- Aemphysema
- Bheart failure
- Cthroat cancer
- Dmalaria
Answer: emphysema - 2606.
Lying in my bed, I hear the clock tick and think of you. Caught up in circles, confusion is nothing new.
- ACyndi Lauper
- BKim Carnes
- CBananarama
- DRoxette
Answer: Cyndi Lauper - 2607.
In what movie did George Strait play the role of Dusty Wyatt Chandler?
- APure Country
- BDances With Wolves
- CSon in Law
- DThe Heart of Country
Answer: Pure Country - 2608.
She was born in Virginia in 1917. In 1934 her career really got started after an appearance at Harlem's famous Apollo Theater. Who was this First Lady of Song?
- AMarion Brown
- BSarah Vaughan
- CElla Fitzgerald
- DRosemary Clooney
Answer: Ella Fitzgerald - 2609.
Which of these influential guitarists did NOT die in an aviation accident?
- ASteve Clark
- BRandy Rhoads
- CStevie Ray Vaughn
- DSteve Gaines
Answer: Steve Clark - 2610.
Complete this line from Beyoncé's song 'Dangerously in Love': 'Baby I love you, you are my …'
- AHeart
- BMan
- CLife
- DAll
Answer: Life - 2611.
Which song was a #1 hit for Olivia Newton-John in 1974?
- AHopelessly Devoted to You
- BYou're No Good
- CHave You Never Been Mellow
- DI Honestly Love You
Answer: I Honestly Love You - 2612.
Diana Ross had a Top Ten hit with this song about Marvin Gaye.
- AMy Dear Mr. Gaye
- BMissing You
- CWe Are With You
- DSilky Soul
Answer: Missing You - 2613.
Complete this line from Michael Jackson's song 'We Are the World': Send them ... so they'll know that someone cares, and their lives will be stronger and free.
- AAll your love
- BFlowers
- CA card
- DYour heart
Answer: Your heart - 2614.
Which musician is considered the first real jazz guitar virtuoso?
- AWalter Page
- BFreddie Green
- CEddie Lang
- DEddie Durham
Answer: Eddie Lang - 2615.
Which of these is a 2006 hit from from Jesse McCartneys second album?
- AWithout You
- BShes No You
- CRight Were You Want Me
- DBeautiful Soul
Answer: Right Were You Want Me - 2616.
The Colors of My Life is a beautiful song performed by the male lead as he contemplates the course of his life in this show.
- ABarnum
- BCity of Angels
- CDamn Yankees
- DBig River
Answer: Barnum - 2617.
This singer died at the age of 27 and left us with a song called Mercedes Benz.
- AJanis Ian
- BKaren Carpenter
- CJanis Joplin
- DGrace Slick
Answer: Janis Joplin - 2618.
Which of the following Canadian bands of the early 70s failed to crack the US top 10?
- AEdward Bear
- BThe Stampeders
- C5 Man Electrical Band
- DJericho
Answer: Jericho - 2619.
What is the name of Rivers Cuomo's wife?
- AYoko Ono
- BLiSA
- CKyoko Ito
- DKyary Pamyu Pamyu
Answer: Kyoko Ito - 2620.
This hip-hop/RB duo consists of brothers DJ Minute Mix and Prince Be. They scored an international hit in 1991 with Set Adrift on Memory Bliss.
- ADigital Underground
- BPM Dawn
- CDe La Soul
- DSoul II Soul
Answer: PM Dawn - 2621.
This band wanted you to Pick Up the Pieces in 1975.
- AWar
- BAverage White Band
- CEngland Dan & John Ford Coley
- DOdyssey
Answer: Average White Band - 2622.
I am a little bit of loneliness, a little bit of disregard. But that's okay 'cause I can't help the fact that everyone can see these ________?
- Abars
- Bwars
- Cscars
- Dcars
Answer: scars - 2623.
What insect inspired the title of a song written by Mariah Carey and released in December 1997?
- AButterfly
- BFirefly
- CLadybird
- DCockroach
Answer: Butterfly - 2624.
Name the 2007 song by Chris Brown featuring T-Pain.
- ABeautiful Girls
- BKiss Kiss
- CCrank That
- DTwo Step
Answer: Kiss Kiss - 2625.
Which of these was not a member of one of Little Richards groups?
- ARay Charles
- BJimi Hendrix
- CJames Brown
- DBilly Preston
Answer: Ray Charles - 2626.
What female singer said that thanks to Amy Winehouses success her way to the United States public was a bit smoother?
- ALily Allen
- BLady GaGa
- CAdele
- DDuffy
Answer: Adele - 2627.
Although hardly remembered in the U.S., this band was one of the most influential bands to come out of the British Invasion. Their record S. F. Sorrow is arguably the first rock opera, and their 1970 album Parachute was named Rolling Stone Magazines Album of the Year.
- AThe Seeds
- BThe Creation
- CHarpers Bazaar
- DPretty Things
Answer: Pretty Things - 2628.
From 1953 to 1989, Gladys Knight was lead vocalist of this soul vocal group?
- AGladys Knight the Puppies
- BGladys the Knights
- CGladys Knight the Pebbles
- DGladys Knight the Pips
Answer: Gladys Knight the Pips - 2629.
Which Beatle led the way across the zebra crossing on the Abbey Road album cover?
- AGeorge
- BRingo
- CPaul
- DJohn
Answer: John - 2630.
There are four shows that Al n Yetta watch in the song of the same name. Three of them are Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and Ben Casey. What is the fourth one?
- AMarcus Welby, M.D.
- BDoctor Jim Kildaire
- CI Love Lucy
- DMy Little Margie
Answer: Doctor Jim Kildaire - 2631.
A few seconds of the introduction should be all that is necessary to identify this heavy metal classic. Name the song in the audio clip with the legendary intro.
- ACrazy Train
- BRide the Lightning
- CHighway to Hell
- DWelcome to the Jungle
Answer: Crazy Train - 2632.
What is the name of the bar where the band Duran Duran was conceived?
- AThe Ragged Tiger
- BThe Pint
- CThe Rum Runner
- DThe Ale House
Answer: The Rum Runner - 2633.
The original members of the Chuck Wagon Gang were four: Dad (David) Jim, Rose and what other family member?
- AMother MayBelle
- BSarah
- CAnna
- DJune
Answer: Anna - 2634.
Name Tina Turners debut solo album, released in 1974?
- ATina Turns the Country On
- BThey Call Me Tina
- CMy Name Is Tina
- DAcid Queen
Answer: Tina Turns the Country On - 2635.
The song The Warrior was a big hit for which group in 1984?
- ARatt
- BScandal
- CSpandau Ballet
- DOllie and Jerry
Answer: Scandal - 2636.
In 1985 Burt Bacharach and his wife at the time wrote, arranged, and produced a song that became a big hit for Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight. What was the song?
- AWe Are the World
- BDaylight Tonight
- CThat's What Friends Are For
- DYou've Got a Friend
Answer: That's What Friends Are For - 2637.
Baby One More Time was a huge hit for Britney Spears. However, this comedic punk band made a version of the song on their 2005 LP called _____________________ Goes to the Movies. Who is the band?
- ABowling For Soup
- BThe Calloways
- CDas Punk
- DGreen Day
Answer: Bowling For Soup - 2638.
Who was the inspiration for Eric Clapton's song 'Layla'?
- APattie Boyd
- BMelia McEnery
- CLinda McCartney
- DYvonne Kelly
Answer: Pattie Boyd - 2639.
Which artist recorded Innervisions, the #24 album on Rolling Stone magazines list of greatest albums of all time?
- AElvis Presley
- BChuck Berry
- CBob Dylan
- DStevie Wonder
Answer: Stevie Wonder - 2640.
Where did singer Jimmy Buffett grow up?
- AKey West, Florida
- BNew Orleans, Louisiana
- CMobile, Alabama
- DPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Answer: Mobile, Alabama - 2641.
What song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1984?
- AGhostbusters from Ghostbusters
- BI Just Called to Say I Love You from The Woman in Red
- CFootloose from Footloose
- DAgainst All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) from Against All Odds
Answer: I Just Called to Say I Love You from The Woman in Red - 2642.
In what year was Dolly Parton born?
- A1946
- B1951
- C1950
- D1947
Answer: 1946 - 2643.
Which of these are NOT a Men at Work song?
- AWho Can It Be Now?
- BBe Good Johnny
- CDr. Heckyll and Mr. Jive
- DBasket Case
Answer: Basket Case - 2644.
John Lennon made a cover of this famous song for his 'Rock'n'Roll' album.
- ACan't Take My Eyes Off Of You
- BStand By Me
- CFever
- DStrong Enough
Answer: Stand By Me - 2645.
What rapper made a remix of Amy Winehouses hit single Rehab in 2007, adding new verses?
- AChingy
- BJay-Z
- CKanye West
- D50 Cent
Answer: Jay-Z - 2646.
What is the title of the song featured in the audio clip by Paula Abdul from her 1988 album, Forever Your Girl?
- AOpposites Attract
- BCold Hearted
- CStraight Up
- D(Its Just) The Way That You Love Me
Answer: Straight Up - 2647.
What popular female singer was asked to join the Black Eyed Peas before Fergie was introduced?
- AAshanti
- BKat DeLuna
- CGwen Stefani
- DNicole Scherzinger
Answer: Nicole Scherzinger - 2648.
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had massive success with what #1 song in 1983?
- AThe Tide Is High
- BTotal Eclipse of the Heart
- CIts A Heartache
- DQueen of Hearts
Answer: Total Eclipse of the Heart - 2649.
Peg and Josie are both tracks from the 1977 album, Aja, by this rock group.
- ASteely Dan
- BFoghat
- CSteve Miller Band
- DSupertramp
Answer: Steely Dan - 2650.
What is the name of Michael Jackson's firstborn child?
- APrince Michael Jermaine Jackson
- BKing Michael Jackson Joseph
- CPrince Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr.
- DKing Michael Tito Jackson
Answer: Prince Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr.
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