Music Trivia Questions — page 87
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We Didn't Start the Fire was a huge hit in 1989 for this legendary singer.
- APaul McCartney
- BPhil Collins
- CBill Withers
- DBilly Joel
Answer: Billy Joel - 4302.
How was the name Linkin Park chosen?
- ALincoln Park was Mikes favourite place for finding solitude.
- BDave and Mike accidentally met in Lincoln Park.
- CChester used to drive by Lincoln Park.
- DThe band used to practice in Lincoln Park.
Answer: Chester used to drive by Lincoln Park. - 4303.
What band performed the 1978 song Wheel In The Sky?
- AJourney
- BKansas
- CBoston
- DThe Police
Answer: Journey - 4304.
This 1990 film, directed by Renny Harlin, features Billy Idol's song "Cradle of Love."
- AFord Fairlane
- BThundering Heights
- CFord Fairmont
- DDetroit Rock City
Answer: Ford Fairlane - 4305.
Dolly Parton sang the title song 9 to 5 for the 1980 movie Nine to Five. Who was the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot boss in this movie?
- AViolet Newstead
- BMr. Hinkle
- CRussell Tinsworthy
- DFranklin M Hart Jr
Answer: Franklin M Hart Jr - 4306.
Which of these songs did Madonna dedicate to Sean Penn?
- ATrue Blue
- BLive To Tell
- CCrazy For You
- DI Remember
Answer: True Blue - 4307.
You remember Jeffery Harding? What happened to him in the song Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh?
- Agot lost
- Bfell from a cliff
- Cfell in a well
- Dbit by a snake
Answer: got lost - 4308.
In 1982, this British R-n-B group recorded a song called, Just an Illusion, that was also featured in the movie F/X.
- AShalamar
- BDynasty
- CDestiny
- DImagination
Answer: Imagination - 4309.
Which band performed the 1970s classic rock hit Smoke on the Water?
- AUriah Heep
- BRainbow
- CDeep Purple
- DBlack Sabath
Answer: Deep Purple - 4310.
Which song is NOT by singer Tom Jones?
- AIt's Not Unusual
- BDelilah
- CWhat's New Pussycat
- DNever Gonna Give You Up
Answer: Never Gonna Give You Up - 4311.
This classic rock band performed the song Take Me in Your Arms.
- AThe Allman Brothers
- BLynyrd Skynyrd
- CCreedence Clearwater Revival
- DThe Doobie Brothers
Answer: The Doobie Brothers - 4312.
1991s #1 U.S. hit Baby Baby was the biggest hit to date for this singer.
- AKaryn White
- BSamantha Fox
- CAmy Grant
- DVanessa Williams
Answer: Amy Grant - 4313.
Walkaway Joe was a duet featuring Trisha Yearwood and this singer.
- ADon Henley
- BJoe Stampley
- CGarth Brooks
- DTom Petty
Answer: Don Henley - 4314.
In the 1978 musical, Grease, Betty Rizzo sings a song called There Are Worse Things I Could Do. What does she consider to be the worst thing she could do?
- ANot keep a promise
- BFlirt with guys
- CTake cold showers
- DCry in front of people
Answer: Cry in front of people - 4315.
Who sang the 1983 hit song called Total Eclipse of the Heart?
- AJoan Jett
- BBonnie Tyler
- CCyndi Lauper
- DLaura Branigan
Answer: Bonnie Tyler - 4316.
Finish this line from a popular theme song: Spins a web, any size, catches thieves...
- Afrom the sky
- Band the like
- CIn disguise
- Djust like flies
Answer: just like flies - 4317.
On what Pearl Jam album can you find the song Daughter?
- AVitalogy
- BNo Code
- CVs.
- DTen
Answer: Vs. - 4318.
This artist had a 1 number hit with Not On Your Love in 1995.
- ADavid Lee Murphy
- BJeff Carson
- CMary Chapin Carpenter
- DPam Tillis
Answer: Jeff Carson - 4319.
The Next Time I Fall was a #1 U.S. hit for Peter Cetera and this singer.
- ALoretta Lynn
- BEtta James
- CAmy Grant
- DJanis Ian
Answer: Amy Grant - 4320.
What name is Garth Brooks also known by?
- AGarth Trogen
- BGary Brock
- CChris Maddrick
- DChris Gaines
Answer: Chris Gaines - 4321.
Steve Perry made his public debut as singer for this band in October 1977.
- ALoverboy
- BElectric Light Orchestra (ELO)
- CBoston
- DJourney
Answer: Journey - 4322.
Which of these groups recorded a 2006 hit song featuring and produced by Timbaland?
- AThe Killers
- BAugustana
- CDeath Cab for Cutie
- DOneRepublic
Answer: OneRepublic - 4323.
Which statement about Marvin Gaye is incorrect?
- AMarvin Gaye had plans for a single with Barry White just before his death.
- BMarvin Gaye has a star on Hollywoods Walk of Fame.
- CMarvin Gaye served in the US Marines.
- DMarvin Gaye is in the Rock and Roll hall of fame.
Answer: Marvin Gaye served in the US Marines. - 4324.
What Aberdeen, Washington group, in position # 27 on the list of Immortals of Rock and Roll music, wrote the grunge anthem Smells Like Teen Spirit?
- ARed Hot Chili Peppers
- BNine Inch Nails
- CSoundgarden
- DNirvana
Answer: Nirvana - 4325.
The song Honey was one of the most popular teenage tragedy songs ever made. What singer is responsible for giving us this classic hit song from the 1960s?
- ABobby Vinton
- BBobby Goldsboro
- CBobby Caldwell
- DBobby Womack
Answer: Bobby Goldsboro - 4326.
The video for what song features The Killers dressed up as cowboys?
- AAll These Things That I've Done
- BRead My Mind
- CBones
- DMr. Brightside
Answer: All These Things That I've Done - 4327.
Which British female singer and songwriter was sampled Eminem's hit single 'Stan'?
- AAdele
- BLeona Lewis
- CDido
- DLily Allen
Answer: Dido - 4328.
Freedom came my way one day And I started out of town, yeah! All of a sudden I saw Sheriff John Brown Aiming to shoot me down, So I shot - I shot - I shot him down and I say: ...
- AIf I am guilty I will pay
- BI am here to stay
- CNow I am OK
- DRelease me if you may
Answer: If I am guilty I will pay - 4329.
The 1998 song Chocolate Salty Balls is from the soundtrack of what popular animated TV series?
- AJohnny Bravo
- BBeavis and Butt-head
- CSouth Park
- DScooby-Doo
Answer: South Park - 4330.
Which of these bands released their break through album Pride in 1987, which included the single Wait?
- AGreat White
- BRatt
- CDef Leppard
- DWhite Lion
Answer: White Lion - 4331.
The Bellamy Brothers had a number one smash with 'Let Your Love Flow' in 1976. They tried this lame pick-up line the next time around, and it peaked at number 39.
- AThere Must Be Something Wrong With My Eyes, I Can't Take Them Off You
- BI'll Cook You Dinner if You Cook Me Breakfast
- CYour Feet Must Be Tired 'Cause You've Been Running Through My Mind
- DIf I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me
Answer: If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me - 4332.
In the words of his 1973 song, Bob Dylan is "knock, knock, knockin" on which door?
- AEileen's
- BAngie's
- CHeaven's
- DOpportunity's
Answer: Heaven's - 4333.
This winner of the second season of American Idol had a hit song called Sorry 2004.
- AKelly Clarkson
- BFantasia Barrino
- CRuben Studdard
- DClay Aiken
Answer: Ruben Studdard - 4334.
Elvis was laid to rest wearing this clothing.
- AWhite jump suit
- BGold suit, white shirt and gold tie
- CBlack leather suit
- DWhite suit, blue shirt and silver tie
Answer: White suit, blue shirt and silver tie - 4335.
Which great work did W. Handy have published in 1914?
- AThe Maple Leaf Rag
- BNobody
- CSt. Louis Blues
- DPoppas Lawdy, Lawdy, Blues.
Answer: St. Louis Blues - 4336.
Which musical term is related to playing in a quick, lively tempo?
- AAdagio
- BAllegra
- CAllegro
- DAtona
Answer: Allegro - 4337.
What is the title of Celine Dions autobiographical book, published in 2001?
- AMy Story, My Dream
- BMy Life, My Love
- CMy Book, My Confessions
- DMy Way, My Heart
Answer: My Story, My Dream - 4338.
The song Sailing sailed all the way up the U.S. charts to #1 for this singer in 1980.
- AKenny Loggins
- BChristopher Cross
- CStephen Bishop
- DMichael McDonald
Answer: Christopher Cross - 4339.
This actress portrayed country singer Patsy Cline in the movie, Sweet Dreams.
- ASissy Spacek
- BBeverly DAngelo
- CReba McIntire
- DJessica Lange
Answer: Jessica Lange - 4340.
The son of which of these great musicians is the father of Lauryn Hills children?
- ALuther Vandross
- BJimmy Hendrix
- CJulio Iglesias
- DBob Marley
Answer: Bob Marley - 4341.
This body part is mentioned in an expression meaning to get ahead of the competition.
- AFoot
- BArm
- CNeck
- DLeg
Answer: Leg - 4342.
This French composer, born on 24 August 1948, is regarded as one of the pioneers of electronic music.
- APascal Kleiman
- BFrancis Rimbert
- CJean Michel Jarre
- DPedro Winter
Answer: Jean Michel Jarre - 4343.
The recording featured in the sound clip was a track from this artists Wild Blue album in 1982.
- AT. G. Sheppard
- BLyle Lovett
- CRicky Van Shelton
- DJohn Anderson
Answer: John Anderson - 4344.
What is Bow Wows real first name?
- ADeshawn
- BSeronte
- CSean
- DShad
Answer: Shad - 4345.
Which of the following was not a member of a pre-Grateful Dead band that also had a member of The Grateful Dead in it?
- ARobert Hunter
- BDavid Nelson
- CJorma Koukonen
- DJohn Marmaduke Dawson
Answer: Jorma Koukonen - 4346.
What artist recorded the version of the song What's New Pussycat? which reached the number three spot of the U.S. charts in 1965?
- ADean Martin
- BFrank Sinatra
- CTom Jones
- DElvis Presley
Answer: Tom Jones - 4347.
In a Puccini opera, what is the name of the tragic lady who falls in love with the callous Lieutenant Pinkerton?
- AMadame Butterfly
- BSuzuki
- CLady Chrysanthemum
- DSusie Wong
Answer: Madame Butterfly - 4348.
This singer had to wait fifteen plus years to have consecutive #1 hits with Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) and Got My Mind Set on You.
- AGeorge Harrison
- BBilly Joel
- CRingo Starr
- DPaul McCartney
Answer: George Harrison - 4349.
What is the name of Barbra Streisand's album on which she worked with the Bee Gees' Barry Gibb?
- AWoman in Love
- BGuilty
- CBarbra
- DTime
Answer: Guilty - 4350.
Which of these is not an album by Alvin and The Chipmunks?
- AWhen You Wish Upon a Chipmunk
- BChipmunks sing the Beatles Hits
- CHard Rock Chipmunks
- DRockin Through the Decades
Answer: Hard Rock Chipmunks
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