Music Trivia Questions — page 76
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You heard what she preferred, she want a man that make she fly like a bird.
- AElephant Man
- BBarrington Levy
- CGarnett Silk
- DBeenie Man
Answer: Beenie Man - 3752.
This epic score, composed by John Williams, is from what 1993 Spielberg film?
- AJurassic Park
- BSchindlers List
- CAmistad
- DSaving Private Ryan
Answer: Jurassic Park - 3753.
Preacher man, don't tell me heaven is under the earth.
- AYou see that I'm broke
- BYou should stand up for your rights
- CHalf the story has been told
- DI know you don't know what life is really worth
- ENothing has been told
Answer: Half the story has been told - 3754.
Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Tico Tores and David Bryan, the original members of Bon Jovi, are from which US state?
- ANew York
- BNew Mexico
- CNew Jersey
- DCalifornia
Answer: New Jersey - 3755.
Kurt Cobains widow, Courtney Love was not a member of which of the following bands?
- AHole
- BSugar Baby Doll
- CFaith No More
- DDickless
Answer: Dickless - 3756.
This lovely lady released 'You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)' and 'Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind).' Her first and last name initials match. Who is she?
- ALoretta Lynn
- BCathy Cline
- CMaria Mandrell
- DMarta McEntire
Answer: Loretta Lynn - 3757.
If I said People Without a Special Interest in the Fields of Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Picasso Are Not Welcome is an alternate title to a Talking Heads song from the album More Songs About Buildings and Food, I would be correct, wouldn't I?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 3758.
What was the name of Madonnas debut album?
- ALike a Virgin
- BMadonna
- CLike a Prayer
- DEverybody
Answer: Madonna - 3759.
They were the first Scottish group to ever top the UK chart. Their song Reflections Of My Life (1969) made the U.S. top 10.
- ABadfinger
- BBlue Magoos
- CMarmalade
- DKing Crimson
Answer: Marmalade - 3760.
Which rock band had a number one hit in 1970 with the song Mama Told Me Not to Come?
- AThree Dog Night
- BAerosmith
- CAC/DC
- DLynyrd Skynyrd
Answer: Three Dog Night - 3761.
The Clovers wanted to pick up a bottle of Love Potion# 9. At what address could you find the gypsy with a gold capped tooth, selling little bottles of Love Potion # 9.
- A34th Street
- B34th and Vine
- CHollywood and Vine
- Dnext to mine
Answer: 34th and Vine - 3762.
Who performed the song Black Velvet in 1989?
- AJoan Jett
- BTerri Flare
- CReba MacEntire
- DAlannah Myles
Answer: Alannah Myles - 3763.
Iconic cartoon character Mickey Mouse made his onscreen debut in what year?
- A1922
- B1929
- C1928
- D1932
Answer: 1928 - 3764.
This New Jersey group had big hits with Sylvia's Mother, When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman and On the Cover of the Rolling Stone.
- ADr. Obama and the National Medicine Show
- BDr. Hook and the Medicine Show
- CDr. John and the Medicine Show
- DDr. DeMento and the Medicine Show
Answer: Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show - 3765.
Kalomoira, the representative of Greece in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest, was born in what country?
- AAustralia
- BUnited States
- CGreece
- DCanada
Answer: United States - 3766.
Who sang lead vocals on The Eagles' smash hit 'I Can't Tell You Why' (1980)?
- AJoe Walsh
- BGlenn Frey
- CTimothy B. Schmit
- DDon Henley
Answer: Timothy B. Schmit - 3767.
This African American soul singer released the 1985 album Rock Me Tonight, which contains two Top 20 songs, You Are My Lady and Rock Me Tonight ( for Old Times Sake).
- AFreddie Jackson
- BJermaine Jackson
- CPeabo Bryson
- DBilly Ocean
Answer: Freddie Jackson - 3768.
Sad Eyes was the biggest song of this singers career in 1979.
- ARobert John
- BRandy VanWarmer
- CMichael Murphey
- DEric Carmen
Answer: Robert John - 3769.
Before becoming The Grateful Dead, the band booked gigs under what name?
- AThe Warlocks
- BThe Grateful Dead
- CThe Mythical Ethical Icicle Tricycle
- DThe Emergency Crew
Answer: The Warlocks - 3770.
Who was the lead singer on the album Follow The Leader, released by Korn?
- ALil jon
- BJohnathan Davis
- CDavid Jones
- DMunky Shaffer
Answer: Johnathan Davis - 3771.
Who was legendary vocalist of jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat Tears?
- ALarry Willis
- BJerry Fisher
- CPeter Cetera
- DDavid Clayton-Thomas
Answer: David Clayton-Thomas - 3772.
Yeah-yeah-yeah, well! Uh! Open your eyes and look within: Are you satisfied (with the life you're living)? Uh! We know where we're going, uh! We know where we're from. We're leaving Babylon, we're going to ...
- Aour father land
- Ba distant land
- Cour home
- DKingston
Answer: our father land - 3773.
Justin Timberlake's song Cry Me a River was rumored to be his response to a certain lady after her affair with another man. What lady inspired the line, "You don't have to say what you did. I already know"?
- ABritney Spears
- BCameron Diaz
- CAlyssa Milano
- DJessica Biel
Answer: Britney Spears - 3774.
Which of Michael Jackson's albums sold the most copies?
- ABad
- BThriller
- CDangerous
- DOff the Wall
Answer: Thriller - 3775.
What American rapper wrote and performed the song Mockingbird, released in 2005?
- AEminem
- BJay-Z
- C50 Cent
- DKanye West
Answer: Eminem - 3776.
Why did Little Richard briefly quit music in 1957?
- AHe had a vision of his own damnation while on tour in Australia.
- BHe opened his own church in Alabama.
- CHe could not get a record label to sign him because of his make-up.
- DHe was too affected by his drug habit.
Answer: He had a vision of his own damnation while on tour in Australia. - 3777.
John Williams wrote the score for this SciFi movie, directed by Steven Spielberg.
- AE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- BA.I. Artificial Intelligence
- CStar Wars
- DClose Encounters of the Third Kind
Answer: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - 3778.
Which of these people was Mozarts greatest patron?
- AMaria Theresa
- BEmperor Joseph II of Vienna
- CArchduke Francis Ferdinand of Vienna
- DJohann C. Bach
Answer: Emperor Joseph II of Vienna - 3779.
Axis: Bold As Love is #82 on Rolling Stones list of the top 500 albums. Who recorded it?
- AStevie Wonder
- BBruce Springsteen
- CElton John
- DJimi Hendrix
Answer: Jimi Hendrix - 3780.
The song 'Wake' from Linkin Park's album Minutes to Midnight is the band's traditional instrumental track on the album. What is the album's name in reference to?
- ATime until world peace occurs
- BTime until midnight
- CTime until nuclear catastrophe
- DTime until President Bush is out of office
Answer: Time until nuclear catastrophe - 3781.
Unlike many other jazz greats, this Louisiana-born trombonist spent many years in the house bands in the Las Vegas casinos. He recorded on more than 70 albums until his own album appeared in 1985.
- AFrank Rossolino
- BCarl Fontana
- CJack Teagarden
- DBill Watrous
Answer: Carl Fontana - 3782.
Who had a #1 single in 1987 with the song Faith?
- AAndrew Ridgley
- BWham
- CAl Fred Hitchcock
- DGeorge Michael
Answer: George Michael - 3783.
Who did Jon Bon Jovi marry on April 29, 1989?
- ADiane Hurley
- BDiane Lane
- CDorothea Hurley
- DDorothy Hamill
Answer: Dorothea Hurley - 3784.
This 1973 song by Kool the Gang was featured in the Quentin Tarantino movie Pulp Fiction (1994).
- AGet Down
- BJungle Boogie
- CBurn Rubber
- DWe Got the Funk
Answer: Jungle Boogie - 3785.
What is the formal name for a guitar pick?
- APhlanger
- BPickery
- CPlectrum
- DPlectorian
Answer: Plectrum - 3786.
I Feel For You was a colossal hit song for this RB diva in 1984.
- AAretha Franklin
- BDiana Ross
- CDeniece Williams
- DChaka Khan
Answer: Chaka Khan - 3787.
Before the release of well-known albums, such as Slim Shady LP and Encore, he launched a not-so-popular debut album. What was its name?
- AEternity
- BInfinite
- CEverlasting
- DEndless
Answer: Infinite - 3788.
Which of these is NOT a Murderdolls song?
- ASlit My Wrist
- BDie My Bride
- CElect Death for President
- DShe Was a Teenage Zombie
Answer: Elect Death for President - 3789.
What was Buddy Hollys real name?
- ACharles Harold Holly
- BCharles Howard Holley
- CCharles Hardin Holley
- DCharles Harlan Holly
Answer: Charles Hardin Holley - 3790.
Who sings the songs Brand New Man, Boot Scootin Boogie, and My Maria?
- ALonestar
- BBrooks Dunn
- CAlabama
- DDiamond Rio
Answer: Brooks Dunn - 3791.
The interval between the tonic and the dominant is a ____ ?
- Afifth
- Bfourth
- Csixth
- Dseventh
Answer: fifth - 3792.
Born in Oklahoma in 1903, this jazz singer nicknamed Mr. Five by Five was best known for his work with the Basie Band from 1935-1950.
- AArnie Ross
- BJohnny Hammond
- CJackie Layne
- DJimmy Rushing
Answer: Jimmy Rushing - 3793.
This band derived its moniker from the combination of the names of two blues musicians.
- AJethro Tull
- BPink Floyd
- CZZ Top
- DLynyrd Skynyrd
Answer: Pink Floyd - 3794.
In what year was the smash hit song "Scatman's World" released?
- A1993
- B1995
- C1994
- D1996
Answer: 1995 - 3795.
How many symphonies did Beethoven compose?
- A9
- B5
- C10
- D11
Answer: 9 - 3796.
In what year did hip hop group, The Sugarhill Gang form?
- A1979
- B1980
- C1981
- D1983
Answer: 1979 - 3797.
What is the name of this band from the 70s that had a #1 hit in the U.S. with Saturday Night?
- AThe Bay City Rollers
- BThe Byrds
- CBauhaus
- DThe Bee Gees
Answer: The Bay City Rollers - 3798.
What actor plays the role of Peter Parker in the movie, Spider-Man?
- AVal Kilmer
- BTom Cruise
- CVin Diesel
- DTobey Maguire
Answer: Tobey Maguire - 3799.
Killing Me Softly with His Song was a colossal #1 smash hit song for this singer in 1973.
- AAretha Franklin
- BDionne Warwick
- CRoberta Flack
- DGladys Knight
Answer: Roberta Flack - 3800.
Which of these wrote Aunt Marion was right. Never marry a musician and never answer the door. ?
- ARichard Rogers
- BDr. Seuss
- CCharles Schultz
- DOscar Hammerstein III
Answer: Charles Schultz
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