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  My Favourite 45s of the Year: 1990   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
1990 was more Stock, Aitken and Waterman, with New Kids on the Block and Jive Bunny thrown in. There was very little in the charts I really liked, but here are my Top Ten favourite records.
Easier, 10 Qns, Southendboy, Feb 24 24
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  Who Sings What In 1990    
Multiple Choice
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This is a quiz about hits from 1990. Each question gives you a title. Do you know the right artist?
Average, 10 Qns, workisboring, Mar 10 24
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  Hits of 1990   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you remember the hits of 1990? I will give you a song and you tell me who sang it. Good luck!
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  The Sounds of 1990    
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The Golden Year of 1990. Can you recall the great sounds of 1990? Well here's your chance to go back in time. All questions relate to songs that charted on both the United States Billboard Hot 100 and the United Kingdom singles charts.
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  Song Lyrics from 1990    
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I supply you with a lyric from a 1990 top forty song. You pick the artist.
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  Music Highlights Of The Year 1990    
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The genre will be mixed and tough. So do what do you remember about 1990? They were some highlights in music and this quiz will cover some of them. Inspired by the 'J Files' from Triple J radio station.
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Music from 1990 Trivia Questions
1. What is the name of the solo artist who sang "Sacrifice"?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1990

Answer: Elton John

The track "Sacrifice" was taken from the album "Sleeping with the Past" released in 1989. In 1990 the single reached the number one position on the UK single charts and stalled at number 18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Bernie Taupin and the music composed by Elton.

2. Which female solo artist recorded the song "Black Velvet"?

From Quiz Hits of 1990

Answer: Alannah Myles

"Black Velvet" is from Alannah Myles' first album "Alannah Myles" (1989). It was a number one hit on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the US and got to number two in the UK.

3. Pearl Jam played their first show in 1990. What name where they under before they changed it to Pearl Jam?

From Quiz Music Highlights Of The Year 1990

Answer: Mookie Blaylock

Mookie Blaylock was number 10 in his respective team. That's where the album name 'TEN' from Pearl Jam came from.

4. 'I told him I am the flower you are the seed We walked in the garden we planted a tree. Don't try to find me, please don't you dare. Just live in my memory, you'll always be there.'

From Quiz Song Lyrics from 1990

Answer: Heart

From 'All I Want To Do Is Make Love To You'.

5. Who had a hit in 1990 with the song "I Wanna Be Rich"?

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1990

Answer: Calloway

Calloway was a brother R&B duo. The group's signature song was the 1990 hit single "I Wanna Be Rich". The song was a top ten hit in both the United States and Canada.

6. Can you recall who performed "Step by Step"?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1990

Answer: New Kids on the Block

The song "Step by Step" was a former number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached the number 2 position in the UK singles chart. The group New Kids on the Block was put together by Maurice Starr in 1984. The group's first single released in 1986 was "Be My Girl" written and produced by Maurice Starr. The single failed to make an impression in the charts and the second single released "Stop It Girl" followed the same path. 1988 saw an upturn in the group's fortune, with the song "Please Don't Go Girl". The single peaked at number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and the group went from strength to strength. Their second album "Hangin' Tough" also released in 1988 would become America's best selling album of 1989. The album produced several hit singles, including 5 top ten hits.

7. "Step by Step" was a hit for which boy band?

From Quiz Hits of 1990

Answer: New Kids on the Block

"Step by Step" is from New Kids on the Block's 1990 album of the same name. It was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the US and got to number two in the UK.

8. Guru Josh had his one and only hit song in 1990. What was it?

From Quiz Music Highlights Of The Year 1990

Answer: Infinity

Remember that one? Guru Josh hasn't found much success since that effort.

9. 'We had a quarrel and I let myself go I said so many things, things he didn't know And I was oh oh so bad And I don't think he's comin' back, mm mm?'

From Quiz Song Lyrics from 1990

Answer: Lisa Stansfield

From 'All Around The World'.

10. Who had a hit in 1990 with the song "I'll Be Your Shelter"?

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1990

Answer: Taylor Dayne

The dance diva Taylor Dayne recorded the song "I'll Be Your Shelter" in 1990. The song was recorded for Dayne's 1989 album "Can't Fight Fate". The song was written by Diane Warren and produced by Rick Wake.

11. Who had a hit with "Epic"?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1990

Answer: Faith No More

Released January 30, 1990, the single "Epic" peaked at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and just made the top 40 in the UK singles chart peaking at number 37. The line-up of the band in 1990 consisted of Mike Patton - vocals, Jim Martin - guitar, Billy Gould - bass, Roddy Bottum - keyboard and Mike Bordin - drums. Between 1985 and 1997 the band produced 6 albums, the last one being "Album of the Year" released June 3, 1997.

12. Which solo artist had a hit with "Nothing Compares 2 U"?

From Quiz Hits of 1990

Answer: Sinead O'Connor

"Nothing Compares 2 U" is from Sinead O'Connor's album "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" (1990). It was written by Prince for the band The Family in 1985. Sinead O'Connor's version was number one hit in several countries including the UK and Australia.

13. In 1990 Chris Cornell, Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard and Mike McCreedy formed a band for a once off album in tribute to musician Andrew Wood. What was the name of the band?

From Quiz Music Highlights Of The Year 1990

Answer: Temple of the Dog

Eddie Vedder did some guest vocals for the self titled album by Temple of the Dog.

14. 'What if I were Romeo in black jeans?'

From Quiz Song Lyrics from 1990

Answer: Michael Penn

From 'No Myth'.

15. Who had a hit in 1990 with the song "Cradle of Love"?

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1990

Answer: Billy Idol

Billy Idol recorded the song "Cradle of Love" for his 1990 "Charmed Life". The song was featured in the 1990 film "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane". The song's music video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Video from a Film.

16. "Come Back to Me" was sung by what female American artist?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1990

Answer: Janet Jackson

"Come Back to Me" was taken from Janet Jackson's fourth studio album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814". The single reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 20 on the UK singles chart. Janet had two number one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1990 with "Escapade" and "Black Cat". Both charted on the UK singles reaching 17 and 15 respectively.

17. "It Must Have Been Love" was a hit for which band?

From Quiz Hits of 1990

Answer: Roxette

"It Must Have Been Love" by Roxette appeared on the soundtrack of the movie "Pretty Woman" (1990). It was a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and got to number three in the UK.

18. What song which was released as a single in 1990 opens with this line: 'Can you feel it, see it, hear it today?'?

From Quiz Music Highlights Of The Year 1990

Answer: Epic

'Epic' from Faith No More is from the album 'The Real Thing'. This song was huge when I was at primary school.

19. 'Since you been gone I can do whatever I want, I can see whomever I choose. I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant. But nothing, I said nothing can take away these blues...'

From Quiz Song Lyrics from 1990

Answer: Sinead O'Connor

From 'Nothing Compares 2 U'.

20. Who had a hit in 1990 with the song "I'll Be Your Everything"?

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1990

Answer: Tommy Page

The 1990 song "I'll Be Your Everything" was written by Tommy Page along with Jordan Knight and Danny Wood of the boy band New Kids on the Block. Tommy Page recorded the song for his 1990 album "Paintings in My Mind". New Kids on the Block members Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight and Danny Wood sang backup on the song.

21. Who was the group that sang "It Must Have Been Love"?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1990

Answer: Roxette

From the same stable as Abba, Roxette are a duo from Sweden. Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle teamed up in 1986 and released their first single "Neverending Love". "It Must Have Been Love" was a number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 3 on the UK singles chart.

22. Which American artist had a top ten hit with "U Can't Touch This"?

From Quiz Hits of 1990

Answer: MC Hammer

"U Can't Touch This" is from MC Hammer's 1990 album "Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em". It was a number one hit in Australia and got to number three in the UK. It has since been used in television commercials, film soundtracks and video games.

23. According to the 1990 song 'Been Caught Stealing' by Jane's Addiction. How old was Perry when he was once caught stealing?

From Quiz Music Highlights Of The Year 1990

Answer: 5

'I've been caught stealing once when I was five'. From the album 'Ritual De Lo Habitual'. The cover of the album caused a bit of a stir.

24. 'Things in common Just ain't a one, But when we get together, We have nothin' but fun'

From Quiz Song Lyrics from 1990

Answer: Paula Abdul

From 'Opposites Attract'.

25. Who had a hit in 1990 with the song "Tom's Diner"?

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1990

Answer: Suzanne Vega and DNA

American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega had a big hit in 1990 with the song "Tom's Diner". The song was originally recorded for her 1987 album "Solitude Standing". British electronic music producers, DNA, remixed and released their version of the song 1990. The producers mixed Vega's vocals with a dance beat.

26. "Justify My Love" was a huge hit for whom?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1990

Answer: Madonna

"Justify My Love" was the first single released to promote the album "The Immaculate Collection". The single was a number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 2 on the UK singles chart. The B-side track was "Express Yourself (1990)" (remix), The original track was a former number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 5 on the UK single chart in 1989. The music video for "Justify My Love" was banned by MTV as it was sexually explicit. In the UK the video was advertised on TV as being very explicit and would have a special viewing after midnight. I can remember staying up very late to watch the video, as did most of my friends.

27. Which British band had a hit with "Enjoy the Silence"?

From Quiz Hits of 1990

Answer: Depeche Mode

"Enjoy the Silence" is from Depeche Mode's album "Violator" (1990). It went to number six in the UK and number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. It has since been covered by artists such as Tori Amos and Keane.

28. 'Prayed through the nights So faithfully, Knowing the one that I needed, Would find me eventually.'

From Quiz Song Lyrics from 1990

Answer: Mariah Carey

From 'Vision of Love'.

29. Who had a hit in 1990 with the song "Groove is in the Heart"?

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1990

Answer: Deee-Lite

American dance music group Deee-Lite was formed in New York City. The group included with Lady Miss Kier, Supa DJ Dmitry and Jungle DJ Towa Tei. Their 1990 single titled "Groove is in the Heart" was their signature song. The song samples from several recordings, including the 1967 song "Bring Down the Birds" by Herbie Hancock, the 1979 song "Get Up" by Vernon Burch, and the 1970 song "Good Old Music" by Funkadelic. The song's music video featured the band members dancing against a 1960s psychedelic themed background.

30. Can you remember who sang "Love Shack"?

From Quiz The Sounds of 1990

Answer: The B-52's

"Love Shack" was taken from their album "Cosmic Thing" released in 1989. The single reached number 2 on the UK singles charts and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top 40 chart. Members of the band are Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson and Keith Strickland. A former member of the band was Cindy Wilson's brother Ricky Wilson who died on October 12, 1985. Ricky was the original guitarist and founder member. The Original drummer of the band Keith Strickland changed his role in the band when Ricky Wilson died. He learnt how to play the guitar and swapped over. Strickland has also played the keyboards on several tracks on the B-52's albums.

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