MUSIC QUIZ 8
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 1:59 pmQ1. In August of 1984, The Smiths released a song on the "Hatful of Hollow" album. The song tells the story of a young man. What is the young man's name that is in the title of this song? WILLIAM
Q2. The Rolling Stones song "Tumbling Dice" was actually to have another title. Can you name the original title to this song? GOOD TIME WOMAN
Q3. The song is Elvis Presley's version of "Blue Suede Shoes". Which artist wrote the song? CARL PERKINS
Q4. The song "Lola", by The Kinks, was actually based on a real life dating encounter by Ray Davies and a real life transvestite. Name this gender bending person who influenced this song? CANDY DARLING
Q5. The song "Piano Man" by Billy Joel really defines Joel's ability as a story teller. The song tells the story of a piano bar singer who makes acquaintances with the bar patrons. Which person isn't in the bar on this particular night?
A) Paul B) Michael C) Davy D) John MICHAEL
Q6. Which group was responsible for the song "It's Your Thing"? THE ISLEY BROTHERS
Q7. The song "Nuthin' But a G Thang" by Dr. Dre. The basis for the song is a sampled bass line from the 1975 song "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You". Who recorded that song? LEON HAYWOOD
Q8. Stephen Stills wrote the song "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" for his one-time girlfriend. He even played most of the instruments on the song in tribute to her. Which "Judy" did he write the song about? JUDY COLLINS
Q9. Due to the graphic title of the song, let's concentrate on the band who recorded it, and not the song itself. The band was comprised of a group of rappers from Los Angeles. Members included Dr. Dre, Easy-E and Ice Cube. Name this band that was formed in 1986. N.W.A.
Q10. The song "The Boys of Summer" was the breakthrough hit that Don Henley needed to propel himself from The Eagles into solo superstardom. Most people tend to think that Henley solely wrote the song, however, a member of another band was partially responsible for the music and lyrics for this song. Which group's guitarist received primary credit for the lyrics to this song? THE HEARTBREAKERS
Q11. One of many songs written by the Eddie Holland/Lamont Dozier/Brian Holland team is the song "I Can't Help Myself" was released in June of 1965 on Motown and quickly rose to number one on both the Black and Pop charts. Which group sang this Holland/Dozier/Holland classic? THE FOUR TOPS
Q12. The Coasters released this risque song in May of 1957 on Atco Records. The song was on the flip-side of the single "Searchin'". The song was banned on a few radio stations because of the interpretation of radio executives that the song contained lyrics about an older man's fixation on an underage young lady. Name that song? YOUNG BLOOD
Q13. The song is the title track of a 1956 movie starring Jayne Mansfield in the role of Jerri Jordan, an aspiring, yet less than talented, singer. Can you name this Little Richard song that shares its title with this movie? THE GIRL CANT HELP IT
Q14. The song "Ode to Billie Joe" was a tremendous cross-over hit for country singer Bobbie Gentry. What is the last name of Billie Joe, the unfortunate young man who jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge? MCALLISTER
Q15. The singer of this disco song was born LaDonna Andre Gaines in Boston, MA in 1948. What is the name that LaDonna changed her name to when she decided to become a singer? DONNA SUMMER
Q16. In 1989, the Pixies released a song about a certain type animal that went to Heaven. What type animal was it? MONKEY
Q17. When many people think of the band Cream and their music, the song "Crossroads" immediately comes to mind. The song is one of the most popular blues-influenced songs of all time. Which blues artist gets the songwriting credit for this title? ROBERT JOHNSON
Q18. The song is the first song by Aerosmith to reach the Billboard Top 40 on the Pop Singles chart. Can you name it? SWEET EMOTION
Q19. Which Nirvana song contained a lyric about a man who "loves to shoot his guns"? BLOOM
Q20. R. Kelly had a song "I Believe I Can Fly". Which movie's soundtrack was this song a part of? SPACE JAM
Q21. The Carpenter's song "We've Only Just Begun" started out as an advertising jingle. What type of company was the song going to advertise? A BANK
Q22. Who did Bobby Dylan have "visions of"? JOHANNA
Q23. Eddie Cochran had a Top 40 hit "C'mon Everybody". Eddie was known as a rockabilly artist, yet he was born in a very unlikely rockabilly state. Which state was he born in? MINNESOTA
Q24. The oddly spelled "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" was a smash hit in the early 1970s for which funk pioneers? SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE
Q25. Which song by The Shirelles was their first Top 40 song on the Billboard Pop Singles chart? TONIGHTS THE NIGHT
Q2. The Rolling Stones song "Tumbling Dice" was actually to have another title. Can you name the original title to this song? GOOD TIME WOMAN
Q3. The song is Elvis Presley's version of "Blue Suede Shoes". Which artist wrote the song? CARL PERKINS
Q4. The song "Lola", by The Kinks, was actually based on a real life dating encounter by Ray Davies and a real life transvestite. Name this gender bending person who influenced this song? CANDY DARLING
Q5. The song "Piano Man" by Billy Joel really defines Joel's ability as a story teller. The song tells the story of a piano bar singer who makes acquaintances with the bar patrons. Which person isn't in the bar on this particular night?
A) Paul B) Michael C) Davy D) John MICHAEL
Q6. Which group was responsible for the song "It's Your Thing"? THE ISLEY BROTHERS
Q7. The song "Nuthin' But a G Thang" by Dr. Dre. The basis for the song is a sampled bass line from the 1975 song "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You". Who recorded that song? LEON HAYWOOD
Q8. Stephen Stills wrote the song "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" for his one-time girlfriend. He even played most of the instruments on the song in tribute to her. Which "Judy" did he write the song about? JUDY COLLINS
Q9. Due to the graphic title of the song, let's concentrate on the band who recorded it, and not the song itself. The band was comprised of a group of rappers from Los Angeles. Members included Dr. Dre, Easy-E and Ice Cube. Name this band that was formed in 1986. N.W.A.
Q10. The song "The Boys of Summer" was the breakthrough hit that Don Henley needed to propel himself from The Eagles into solo superstardom. Most people tend to think that Henley solely wrote the song, however, a member of another band was partially responsible for the music and lyrics for this song. Which group's guitarist received primary credit for the lyrics to this song? THE HEARTBREAKERS
Q11. One of many songs written by the Eddie Holland/Lamont Dozier/Brian Holland team is the song "I Can't Help Myself" was released in June of 1965 on Motown and quickly rose to number one on both the Black and Pop charts. Which group sang this Holland/Dozier/Holland classic? THE FOUR TOPS
Q12. The Coasters released this risque song in May of 1957 on Atco Records. The song was on the flip-side of the single "Searchin'". The song was banned on a few radio stations because of the interpretation of radio executives that the song contained lyrics about an older man's fixation on an underage young lady. Name that song? YOUNG BLOOD
Q13. The song is the title track of a 1956 movie starring Jayne Mansfield in the role of Jerri Jordan, an aspiring, yet less than talented, singer. Can you name this Little Richard song that shares its title with this movie? THE GIRL CANT HELP IT
Q14. The song "Ode to Billie Joe" was a tremendous cross-over hit for country singer Bobbie Gentry. What is the last name of Billie Joe, the unfortunate young man who jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge? MCALLISTER
Q15. The singer of this disco song was born LaDonna Andre Gaines in Boston, MA in 1948. What is the name that LaDonna changed her name to when she decided to become a singer? DONNA SUMMER
Q16. In 1989, the Pixies released a song about a certain type animal that went to Heaven. What type animal was it? MONKEY
Q17. When many people think of the band Cream and their music, the song "Crossroads" immediately comes to mind. The song is one of the most popular blues-influenced songs of all time. Which blues artist gets the songwriting credit for this title? ROBERT JOHNSON
Q18. The song is the first song by Aerosmith to reach the Billboard Top 40 on the Pop Singles chart. Can you name it? SWEET EMOTION
Q19. Which Nirvana song contained a lyric about a man who "loves to shoot his guns"? BLOOM
Q20. R. Kelly had a song "I Believe I Can Fly". Which movie's soundtrack was this song a part of? SPACE JAM
Q21. The Carpenter's song "We've Only Just Begun" started out as an advertising jingle. What type of company was the song going to advertise? A BANK
Q22. Who did Bobby Dylan have "visions of"? JOHANNA
Q23. Eddie Cochran had a Top 40 hit "C'mon Everybody". Eddie was known as a rockabilly artist, yet he was born in a very unlikely rockabilly state. Which state was he born in? MINNESOTA
Q24. The oddly spelled "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" was a smash hit in the early 1970s for which funk pioneers? SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE
Q25. Which song by The Shirelles was their first Top 40 song on the Billboard Pop Singles chart? TONIGHTS THE NIGHT