Music Trivia Questions — page 74
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Who sings the song Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)?
- ABig and Rich
- BGreen Day
- CPaul McCartney
- DGlory Day
Answer: Green Day - 3652.
What year was the Chuck Wagon Gang gospel quartet founded?
- A1937
- B1934
- C1935
- D1936
Answer: 1935 - 3653.
I know something is wrong. 'Cause Chuck E.'s in love with the little girl singing this song. Don't you know Chuck E.'s in love, Chuck E.'s in love, Chuck's in love with me. Who is the little girl singing the song?
- ARickie Lee Jones
- BEmmylou Harris
- CDolly Parton
- DLinda Ronstadt
Answer: Rickie Lee Jones - 3654.
Name the 1992 Eric Clapton power ballad dedicated to his late son Conor.
- ATears in Heaven
- BTears in Paradise
- CCrying in Heaven
- DHeaven Cries
Answer: Tears in Heaven - 3655.
Whenever I Call You Friend was a successful duet for Kenny Loggins and this singer.
- ARita Coolidge
- BStevie Nicks
- CAmy Grant
- DMelissa Manchester
Answer: Stevie Nicks - 3656.
Kanye West at 2009 VMA's interrupted which celebrity?
- ABeyonce
- BMF DOOM
- CBeck
- DTaylor Swift
Answer: Taylor Swift - 3657.
If you were to compare Good Morning to All and Happy Birthday to You word by word, how many words would match up (same words in the same place)?
- A6 possibly 7
- B6
- C5 possibly 6
- D7 possibly 8
Answer: 6 possibly 7 - 3658.
Elvis Presley was born in this state.
- ATennessee
- BTexas
- CMississippi
- DNorth Carolina
Answer: Mississippi - 3659.
David Gates was the lead singer of what 70s group?
- AThe Jam
- BThe Fixx
- CThe Eagles
- DBread
Answer: Bread - 3660.
In 1985 Ms. Lena Horne appeared as herself on what popular television sitcom?
- AGrowing Pains
- BThe Cosby Show
- CA Different World
- DCheers
Answer: The Cosby Show - 3661.
Which is the only work that can be positively ascribed to music theorist and composer Hucbald?
- ADe Harmonica Institutione
- BMusica Enchiriadis
- COrdo Virtutum
- DLancillotto
Answer: De Harmonica Institutione - 3662.
Night Fever was one of many #1 U.S. hits for this band in the 70s.
- AHall Oates
- BKC the Sunshine Band
- CThe Bee Gees
- DTavares
Answer: The Bee Gees - 3663.
Who sang the 70s song I Love the Nightlife (Disco Round)?
- ASamantha Fox
- BCandy Samples
- CAmber Lynn
- DAlicia Bridges
Answer: Alicia Bridges - 3664.
Which musical term refers to a gradual increase in the volume of a passage of music?
- APoco a poco
- BDecrescendo
- CAndante
- DCrescendo
Answer: Crescendo - 3665.
This funk band had a big hit song in the 1970s called Flash Light.
- AKazoo Flynn the Fatties
- BParliament
- CBunny The Echoman
- DThe Wailers
Answer: Parliament - 3666.
Come Dancing was a big hit for which group in 1983?
- AThe Kinks
- BThe Rolling Stones
- CMadness
- DThe Police
Answer: The Kinks - 3667.
In June 2004, Eric Clapton had a fundraiser in Dallas, TX, for his Crossroads Centre in Antigua. What is the Crossroads Centre?
- AAn alcohol rehabilitation clinic
- BAn orphanage
- CA burn clinic
- DA hospice
Answer: An alcohol rehabilitation clinic - 3668.
Wagon Wheels is a part of Symphony 9, From the New World, written by this famous composer.
- ALalo
- BTchaikovsky
- CDvorak
- DMendelssohn
Answer: Dvorak - 3669.
What is the name of the punk dance with influences from mosh dancing, that when done correctly, resembles running and stumbling at the same time?
- ASlam
- BSkank
- CPogo
- DBreakcore
Answer: Skank - 3670.
Which singer was featured in Swedish producer Avicii's song "Wake Me Up"?
- ACeeLo Green
- BAloe Blacc
- CJohn Legend
- DPharrell Williams
Answer: Aloe Blacc - 3671.
The members of this band, managed by Brian Epstein, were practitioners of the Mersey Beat. The first three singles released by this band were all tunes written by the Beatles.
- AManfred Mann
- BThe Hollies
- CBilly J. Kramer the Dakotas
- DThe Turtles
Answer: Billy J. Kramer the Dakotas - 3672.
Which of these is not a 1980s song?
- ALike a Virgin
- BDown Under
- CLayla
- DBillie Jean
Answer: Layla - 3673.
Which of these musicians played baritone sax for the Ellington band?
- APee Wee Russell
- BHarry Carney
- CLarry Carlyle
- DCharlie Mingus
Answer: Harry Carney - 3674.
What famous rapper performed the 1995 song California Love together with Dr. Dre?
- APuff Daddy
- BEminem
- CNotorious B.I.G.
- D2Pac
Answer: 2Pac - 3675.
Genre: Blues This musician is considered the King of the Blues. His trademark guitar is called Lucille, and he recorded The Thrill is Gone in 1969.
- AEtta James
- BMuddy Waters
- CJohn Lee Hooker
- DB. B. King
Answer: B. B. King - 3676.
The Eagles warned about this place, You can check out anytime you want,... but you can never leave.
- ASpanish Moon
- BMaggies Farm
- CSuite 666
- DHotel California
Answer: Hotel California - 3677.
What album by Pantera hit #1 on the Billboard chart in 1994?
- ACowboys From Hell
- BGreat Southern Trendkill
- CFar Beyond Driven
- DVulgar Display of Power
Answer: Far Beyond Driven - 3678.
What influential country musician performed the number one single, Hey Good-Looking in the 1950s?
- ATennessee Ernie Ford
- BHank Williams, Sr.
- CConway Twitty
- DElvis Presley
Answer: Hank Williams, Sr. - 3679.
This female artist provided the vocals for the 90s band The Fugees. She went on to have a #1 hit in 1998 with the song Doo Wop(That Thing).
- ALaurna Nyro
- BJoss Stone
- CLauryn Hill
- DBeyonce Knowles
Answer: Lauryn Hill - 3680.
How many middle names does Seal have?
- A1
- B2
- C0
- D4
Answer: 4 - 3681.
This Alabama native was labeled the first country music superstar, performing hits like 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' and 'Your Cheatin' Heart.'
- AHank Williams, Sr.
- BBuck Owens
- CSonny James
- DHank Williams, Jr.
Answer: Hank Williams, Sr. - 3682.
What Chart position did Wang Chungs Dancehall Days achieve in the U.S.?
- A#16
- B#1
- C#8
- D#35
Answer: #16 - 3683.
The song Unbelievable was the only big hit for this 90s one hit wonder.
- AThe Cardigans
- BThe Pogues
- CEMF
- DThe Rembrandts
Answer: EMF - 3684.
Where does the Mac part of the name Fleetwood Mac come from?
- AMac McAnally
- BChristine McVie
- CJohn McVie
- DDavid Tennant
Answer: John McVie - 3685.
One of the most important American jazz singers of the 20th century, she was discovered by Teddy Wilson. She was famous for her behind the beat type of phrasing and for her renditions of Thelonius Monk songs.
- ADinah Washington
- BAbbey Lincoln
- CCarmen McRae
- DBilly Holiday
Answer: Carmen McRae - 3686.
Whitney Houstons cousin is also a singer in the music industry. Which one of the following singers is Whitney Houstons cousin?
- AGladys Knight
- BThelma Houston
- CAretha Franklin
- DDionne Warwick
Answer: Dionne Warwick - 3687.
Who recorded Exit Stage Left?
- ABon Jovi
- BCinderella
- CBlack Sabbath
- DRush
Answer: Rush - 3688.
Did country artist Keith Urban release the song Raining on Sunday in 2003?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 3689.
In what popular musical film did Barbra Streisand star in 1969?
- AHair
- BHello, Dolly!
- CMoulin Rouge
- DChicago
Answer: Hello, Dolly! - 3690.
Which member of the Beatles sang the song Act Naturally in 1965?
- AJohn
- BRingo
- CGeorge
- DPaul
Answer: Ringo - 3691.
What song by The Killers was released on the Spiderman 3 soundtrack?
- AMove Away
- BRun Away
- CChange Your Mind
- DMary Jane
Answer: Move Away - 3692.
This Billy Vera and the Beaters song was featured on the hit television show Family Ties and stayed in the #1 position for 2 straight weeks in 1987.
- A(I Just) Died in Your Arms
- BAt This Moment
- CAlways
- DHeaven Is a Place on Earth
Answer: At This Moment - 3693.
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover was a mammoth hit song in 1976 for this singer.
- AArt Garfunkel
- BStevie Wonder
- CPaul Simon
- DMarvin Gaye
Answer: Paul Simon - 3694.
Which song previously recorded by Elvis Presley was covered by UB40 with a reggae beat?
- AJailhouse Rock
- BCan't Help Falling in Love
- CIn the Ghetto
- DWooden Heart
Answer: Can't Help Falling in Love - 3695.
Who was the entertainment impresario known best as the manager of Elvis Presley?
- AMajor Tom Parker
- BGeneral Joe Parker
- CColonel Tom Parker
- DColonel John Parker
Answer: Colonel Tom Parker - 3696.
Cat Stevens allegedly wrote the song Wild World for this actress.
- ASally Field
- BSusan Sarandon
- CRene Russo
- DPatti DArbanville
Answer: Patti DArbanville - 3697.
Name this song by Metallica.
- AFor Whom the Bell Tolls
- BOne
- CEnter Sandman
- DFade to Black
Answer: Enter Sandman - 3698.
The song Shut Up And Kiss Me was the only number 1 hit in the 1990s for this artist.
- AWynonna Judd
- BReba McEntire
- CMary Chapin Carpenter
- DKathy Mattea
Answer: Mary Chapin Carpenter - 3699.
Shattered Dreams was a popular US and UK hit for this band in 1987.
- AJohnny Hates Jazz
- BCutting Crew
- CHothouse Flowers
- DGlass Tiger
Answer: Johnny Hates Jazz - 3700.
This singer / songwriter began his career by singing in local combos while serving as a police cadet in the New York Police Academy.
- AEddie Grant
- BEddie Vedder
- CEddie Van Halen
- DEddie Money
Answer: Eddie Money
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