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1. "Accidentally in Love"
Lady Gaga
2. "Achy Breaky Heart"
Robert Palmer
3. "Addicted to Love"
Lionel Richie
4. "Africa"
Simple Minds
5. "Aces High"
Billy Ray Cyrus
6. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
Toto
7. "Alejandro"
Diana Ross
8. "Alive and Kicking"
Queen
9. "Another One Bites the Dust"
Counting Crows
10. "All Night Long (All Night)"
Iron Maiden
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Accidentally in Love"
Answer: Counting Crows
"Accidentally in Love" was written for "Shrek 2". Adam Duritz almost didn't write "Accidentally in Love" because he was having writers' block. The song was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song.
2. "Achy Breaky Heart"
Answer: Billy Ray Cyrus
"Achy Breaky Heart" was Billy Ray's debut song. It was the first country song to be certified platinum since Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers' "Islands in the Stream". Billy Ray didn't have another hit song until "Old Town Road".
3. "Addicted to Love"
Answer: Robert Palmer
"Addicted to Love" was originally intended for a duet with Chaka Khan. Andy Taylor is the lead guitarist for the song. Tina Turner has sung "Addicted to Love" at her concerts since 1986.
4. "Africa"
Answer: Toto
The video for "Africa" was shot in a library by director Steve Barron. David Paich based the song "Africa" on the African landscapes in an article in the National Geographic magazine. "Africa" was featured on many tv shows such as "Family Guy" and "Stranger Things".
5. "Aces High"
Answer: Iron Maiden
"Aces High" is featured in the video game "Madden NFL 10". It was also featured on the MTV "Nitro Circus". "Aces High" was the opening song on the World Slavery tour.
6. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
Answer: Diana Ross
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell were the first to sing the song in 1967. Diana Ross took the song to number one in 1970. Dusty Springfield originally wanted to record the song but was denied.
7. "Alejandro"
Answer: Lady Gaga
"Alejandro" was written under the pop influence of Ace of Base and ABBA. Catholic League criticized the song and said it was blasphemy. Jon Dolan of Rolling Stone magazine said "Alejandro" was a "loving ABBA spoof".
8. "Alive and Kicking"
Answer: Simple Minds
The "Alive and Kicking" music video was filmed in the Catskill mountains. "Alive and Kicking" provided the soundtrack for the video game "FA Premiere League". East Side Beat recorded "Alive and Kicking" in 1992.
9. "Another One Bites the Dust"
Answer: Queen
Michael Jackson suggested to Freddie Mercury that "Another One Bites the Dust" be released as a single, and Queen won an American Music Award for favorite rock single. Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" replaced the originally chosen "Another One Bites the Dust" for the movie "Rocky III" because of a rights issue.
10. "All Night Long (All Night)"
Answer: Lionel Richie
Michael Nesmith produced the video for "All Night Long (All Night)". Lionel Richie performed the song at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The song was used in the tv show "Miami Vice".
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