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Quiz about Song Remakes of the Early 2000s

Song Remakes of the Early 2000s Quiz

Here is a list of songs which are all remakes of old ones. All you have to do is name the original artist.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author dph1619

A matching quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
workisboring

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
63,482

Updated
May 01 24

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
13 / 15

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452

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Questions		Choices
1. In 2002, Johnny Cash released a cover of the song "Hurt". Who sang the original version of the song?		Bobby Brown
2. Who sang the original version of Dixie Chicks' 2002 song "Landslide"?		Nine Inch Nails
3. The band 311 recorded a version of "Lovesong" for the 2004 movie "50 First Dates". Who recorded the original version of the song?		Joni Mitchell
4. Who sang the original version of Alien Ant Farm's 2001 song "Smooth Criminal"?		Talk Talk
5. Counting Crows featuring Vanessa Carlton recorded the song "Big Yellow Taxi" in 2002. Which singer-songwriter recorded the original version of the song?		Dobie Gray
6. Limp Bizkit released a cover version of the song "Faith" in 1998. Who recorded the original version of the song?		Depeche Mode
7. Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis recorded the song "Cruisin'" for the 2000 film "Duets". Who sang the original version of this song?		Cat Stevens
8. No Doubt recorded "It's My Life" in 2003. Who recorded the original version of the song?		Michael Jackson
9. Uncle Kracker recorded a version of the song "Drift Away" in 2003. Who recorded the song in 1972?		The Monkees
10. Smash Mouth recorded a remake of "I'm a Believer" for the 2001 movie "Shrek". Who sang the original version of "I'm a Believer"?		George Michael
11. Both DJ Sammy and the Ataris recorded a cover version of "The Boys of Summer" in the early 2000s. Who recorded the original version of the song?		The Cure
12. In 2004, Britney Spears recorded the song "My Prerogative". Which former member of New Edition recorded the original version?		Don Henley
13. Destiny's Child recorded a cover of the song "Emotion" in 2001. Who recorded the original version of the song?		Fleetwood Mac
14. Sheryl Crow recorded "The First Cut is the Deepest" in 2003. Which singer-songwriter recorded the song in 1967?		Smokey Robinson
15. In 2002, Johnny Cash released a cover of the song "Personal Jesus". Who sang the original version of the song?		Samantha Sang

Select each answer

1. In 2002, Johnny Cash released a cover of the song "Hurt". Who sang the original version of the song?

2. Who sang the original version of Dixie Chicks' 2002 song "Landslide"?

3. The band 311 recorded a version of "Lovesong" for the 2004 movie "50 First Dates". Who recorded the original version of the song?

4. Who sang the original version of Alien Ant Farm's 2001 song "Smooth Criminal"?

5. Counting Crows featuring Vanessa Carlton recorded the song "Big Yellow Taxi" in 2002. Which singer-songwriter recorded the original version of the song?

6. Limp Bizkit released a cover version of the song "Faith" in 1998. Who recorded the original version of the song?

7. Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis recorded the song "Cruisin'" for the 2000 film "Duets". Who sang the original version of this song?

8. No Doubt recorded "It's My Life" in 2003. Who recorded the original version of the song?

9. Uncle Kracker recorded a version of the song "Drift Away" in 2003. Who recorded the song in 1972?

10. Smash Mouth recorded a remake of "I'm a Believer" for the 2001 movie "Shrek". Who sang the original version of "I'm a Believer"?

11. Both DJ Sammy and the Ataris recorded a cover version of "The Boys of Summer" in the early 2000s. Who recorded the original version of the song?

12. In 2004, Britney Spears recorded the song "My Prerogative". Which former member of New Edition recorded the original version?

13. Destiny's Child recorded a cover of the song "Emotion" in 2001. Who recorded the original version of the song?

14. Sheryl Crow recorded "The First Cut is the Deepest" in 2003. Which singer-songwriter recorded the song in 1967?

15. In 2002, Johnny Cash released a cover of the song "Personal Jesus". Who sang the original version of the song?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2002, Johnny Cash released a cover of the song "Hurt". Who sang the original version of the song?

Answer: Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails recorded the song "Hurt" for their 1994 album "The Downward Spiral".

In 2002, Johnny Cash recorded an album of cover songs titled "American IV: The Man Comes Around". This was his final non-posthumous studio album. In 2003, Cash released a cover version of the song "Hurt" from this album.

2. Who sang the original version of Dixie Chicks' 2002 song "Landslide"?

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

The song "Landslide" was recorded for Fleetwood Mac's self-titled 1975 album. The song was also recorded for Fleetwood Mac's 1997 live album "The Dance". The song was remade by the Smashing Pumpkins in 1994 and by the Dixie Chicks in 2002.

3. The band 311 recorded a version of "Lovesong" for the 2004 movie "50 First Dates". Who recorded the original version of the song?

Answer: The Cure

The Cure recorded "Lovesong" for their 1989 album "Disintegration". This song was remade by Adele on her 2011 album "21".

The band 311 recorded a version of "Lovesong" in 2004. The song was featured in the 2004 movie "50 First Dates" starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

4. Who sang the original version of Alien Ant Farm's 2001 song "Smooth Criminal"?

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson recorded the song "Smooth Criminal" for his 1987 album "Bad". This song was featured in Michael Jackson's 1988 album "Moonwalker". Alien Ant Farm remade the song "Smooth Criminal" for their 2001 "Anthology" album.

5. Counting Crows featuring Vanessa Carlton recorded the song "Big Yellow Taxi" in 2002. Which singer-songwriter recorded the original version of the song?

Answer: Joni Mitchell

The song "Big Yellow Taxi" was written, composed, and recorded by Joni Mitchell for her 1970 album "Ladies of the Canyon".

Amy Grant recorded the song for her 1995 "House of Love" album. Counting Crows featuring Vanessa Carlton recorded the song for the Counting Crows' 2002 album "Hard Candy".

6. Limp Bizkit released a cover version of the song "Faith" in 1998. Who recorded the original version of the song?

Answer: George Michael

The single "Faith" title song from George Michael's 1987 debut album.

Limp Bizkit played the song "Faith" in their live performances. Due to the popularity of the performance, Limp Bizkit recorded "Faith" for their 1997 album "Three Dollar Bill, Y'all". "Faith" was released as a single in 1998.

7. Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis recorded the song "Cruisin'" for the 2000 film "Duets". Who sang the original version of this song?

Answer: Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson recorded the song "Cruisin'" for his 1979 "Where There's Smoke...". D'Angelo recorded a cover version of "Cruisin'" in 1995. Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis remade the song "Cruisin'" for the 2000 film "Duets".

8. No Doubt recorded "It's My Life" in 2003. Who recorded the original version of the song?

Answer: Talk Talk

Talk Talk recorded "It's My Life" as the title track of their 1984 album. The song was released in 1984, 1985 and 1990.

In 2003, No Doubt recorded a cover version of "It's My Life" for their "The Singles 1992-2003" album.

9. Uncle Kracker recorded a version of the song "Drift Away" in 2003. Who recorded the song in 1972?

Answer: Dobie Gray

Dobie Gray recorded "Drift Away" in 1972. Uncle Kracker and Dobie Gray recorded a version of "Drift Away" in 2003. The song "Drift Away" was recorded by John Henry Kurtz and Mike Berry in 1972.

10. Smash Mouth recorded a remake of "I'm a Believer" for the 2001 movie "Shrek". Who sang the original version of "I'm a Believer"?

Answer: The Monkees

The Monkees recorded the song "I'm a Believer" for their 1967 album "More of the Monkees". The song was written by Neil Diamond.

Smash Mouth remade "I'm a Believer" for the soundtrack of the 2001 film "Shrek". Smash Mouth also included this song on their 2001 self-titled album.

11. Both DJ Sammy and the Ataris recorded a cover version of "The Boys of Summer" in the early 2000s. Who recorded the original version of the song?

Answer: Don Henley

Don Henley recorded "The Boys of Summer" for his 1984 album "Building the Perfect Beast". The song's music video won the Video of the Year at the 1985 MTV Video Music Awards.

DJ Sammy recorded a version of "The Boys of Summer" for his 2002 album "Heaven". The Ataris covered "The Boys of Summer" for their 2003 album "So Long, Astoria".

12. In 2004, Britney Spears recorded the song "My Prerogative". Which former member of New Edition recorded the original version?

Answer: Bobby Brown

Former member of New Edition, Bobby Brown, recorded the song "My Prerogative" for his 1988 "Don't Be Cruel". Britney Spears recorded a cover version of the song for her 2004 "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" album. Beenie Man, Rod Michael and other artists also covered the song "My Prerogative".

13. Destiny's Child recorded a cover of the song "Emotion" in 2001. Who recorded the original version of the song?

Answer: Samantha Sang

The song "Emotion" was written by Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. The original version of the song was recorded by Samantha Sang in 1977. Destiny's Child recorded a version of the song for their 2001 "Survivor" album.

14. Sheryl Crow recorded "The First Cut is the Deepest" in 2003. Which singer-songwriter recorded the song in 1967?

Answer: Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens recorded "The First Cut is the Deepest" for his 1967 album "New Masters". Stevens released "The First Cut Is the Deepest" as a single in 1972.

Sheryl Crow recorded "The First Cut Is the Deepest" for her 2003 "The Very Best of Sheryl Crow" album. Rod Stewart, Papa Dee, Keith Hampshire, and P.P. Arnold also recorded a version of the song.

15. In 2002, Johnny Cash released a cover of the song "Personal Jesus". Who sang the original version of the song?

Answer: Depeche Mode

The song "Personal Jesus" was the lead single foe Depeche Mode's 1990 "Violator" album.

In 2002, Cash released a cover version of the song "Personal Jesus" from his "American IV: The Man Comes Around" album.

Source: Author workisboring

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Song Remakes of the Early 2000s Quiz

Here is a list of songs which are all remakes of old ones. All you have to do is name the original artist. This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author dph1619

Here is a list of songs which are all remakes of old ones. All you have to do is name the original artist.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author dph1619