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The Many Sounds of "Superman" Trivia Quiz

Over the years, many songs have been written about the famous superhero. See what you know the many musical representations of this hero.

A multiple-choice quiz by kirameku17. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
kirameku17

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
143,613

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Very Difficult

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Question 1 of 10

1. The character and ideals of "Superman" have been portrayed through many forms of media, especially song. During what decade did the first Superman themed songs begin to appear? Hint

1940s

1950s

1930s

1960s

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Question 2 of 10

2. There have been many songs about "Superman" created during the 1960's and 1970s which have been re-created, and covered during the 1980s and 1990s. Which of the following band's song was actually inspired by Johnny "Guitar" Watson's "Superman Lover"? Hint

Spin Doctors

Stone Temple Pilots

Sugarhill Gang

Redman and Chico Debarge

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1979, Sugarhill Gang released the song "Rapper's Delight", where the band was attempting to woo Lois Lane by diminishing Superman's character. Finish this quote: "He's a fairy, I do suppose,
flyin' through the air in ________"

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Crash Test Dummies released "Superman's Song" in the early 1990s, which was a slow melancholic tale of Superman's true good character. In the song, who did Superman protect the world from? Hint

Lex Luthor

Solomon Grundy

Lyle Luthor

Green Lantern

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Kinks released the comical and upbeat song "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman"; finish these lyrics: "I'd like to fly but I can't even ____."

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. During the 1990s, this band released the song "Superman's Dead", which many found to have nothing to do with the actual character. What was the name of the band?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. This band released the song "Superman (It's Not Easy)" in the year 2000; however many enthusiasts found the song to be very incorrect, expecially due to the line "Digging for kryptonite...". Hint

Five For Fighting

Foo Fighters

Dave Matthews Band

Sloan

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Question 8 of 10

8. The song "I Am Superman" by The Stone Temple Pilots was featured in an episode of "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Songs about Superman have bridged all music boundaries, and stretched into such genres as punk and alternative music. Which 80's/90's punk band released the song "Superman"? Hint

Bad Religion

The Donnas

NOFX

The Ramones

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1978 the first film in the series of four "Superman" films was released. Who composed the opening theme, as well as the music for the first feature film, "Superman: The Movie"?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The character and ideals of "Superman" have been portrayed through many forms of media, especially song. During what decade did the first Superman themed songs begin to appear?

Answer: 1940s

"Superman" shot up in popularity during the Second World War, which was of course when many artists began looking to the character for inspiration. Superman became to many a character that defied the war, and could dissolve the tension it brought to the world.

Answer: Redman and Chico Debarge

Redman and Chico Debarge's "Soopaman Luva" series drew inspiration from Johnny "Guitar" Watson's 1976 song "Superman Lover". In the songs, Superman is boasted upon for his super abilities in comparison to a regular human's punitive powers.

Answer: pantyhose

Many artists have used the love between Superman and Lois Lane as a basis for their songs, including "REM" with their cover of the Cliques song "Superman". Both songs focus on never being able to obtain their own metaphorical Lois Lane.

4. The Crash Test Dummies released "Superman's Song" in the early 1990s, which was a slow melancholic tale of Superman's true good character. In the song, who did Superman protect the world from?

Answer: Solomon Grundy

In the song, "Superman never made any money, from saving the world from Soloman Grundy". The song focuses on Superman's trials as a superhero, including his personal strength and ability to commit selfless acts for the improvement of life on Earth.

5. The Kinks released the comical and upbeat song "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman"; finish these lyrics: "I'd like to fly but I can't even ____."

Answer: swim

Many people find The Kinks' comical view of Superman to be one of the best songs written about the character. It analyzes the many differences between man and "Superman", along with the male obsession to be bigger and more powerful!

6. During the 1990s, this band released the song "Superman's Dead", which many found to have nothing to do with the actual character. What was the name of the band?

Answer: Our Lady Peace

When Our Lady Peace released "Superman's Dead", it shot up in popularity to become a hit everywhere. Many "Superman" enthusiasts, however, find the song to have nothing to do at all with the actual character.

7. This band released the song "Superman (It's Not Easy)" in the year 2000; however many enthusiasts found the song to be very incorrect, expecially due to the line "Digging for kryptonite...".

Answer: Five For Fighting

"Five For Fighting" was greatly put down by "Superman" enthusiasts due to the song's incorrect lyrics, and overall ability to fulfill the many stereotypes tied in with Superman's character.

8. The song "I Am Superman" by The Stone Temple Pilots was featured in an episode of "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".

Answer: False

The song was actually sung by R.E.M. in the episode in which there are two different dimensions- one where Superman is in fact "Superman", and the other where Clark Kent is simply a man with extraordinary powers.

9. Songs about Superman have bridged all music boundaries, and stretched into such genres as punk and alternative music. Which 80's/90's punk band released the song "Superman"?

Answer: Bad Religion

Bad Religion released their song "Superman", which acts as a way to bring the character of Superman down a notch, exposing the possible negatives of his existance.

10. In 1978 the first film in the series of four "Superman" films was released. Who composed the opening theme, as well as the music for the first feature film, "Superman: The Movie"?

Answer: John Williams

John Williams composed the infinitely famous "Superman" theme, which has been copied and re-created for many modern "Superman" projects.

Source: Author kirameku17

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