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FunTrivia Music Mix: Vol 20 Trivia Quiz

A mix of 10 Music questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
FTBot

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
417,359

Updated
Aug 17 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
455

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Question 1 of 10

1. What famous "King of Calypso" singer recorded a famous album at Carnegie Hall in 1959, and a "Return" album there in 1960? Hint

Perry Como

Frank Sinatra

Dean Martin

Harry Belafonte

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Frank Sinatra hit was associated with Apollo 10, Apollo 11 and the motion picture "Space Cowboys"? Hint

Up, Up and Away

Stairway to Heaven

Fly Me to the Moon

Don't Let the Stars Get in your Eyes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Alan Hovhaness wrote a symphony about which volcano that erupted in the 1980s? Hint

Mauna Kea

Krakatoa

Mount St. Helens

Mount Redoubt

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Question 4 of 10

4. CCR released a song in 1969 entitled 'Bad Moon Rising'.
What did CCR stand for? Hint

Chain Company Railroad

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Cheap Canned Replay

Charlie Chester's Rodeo

5. During the movie, "Good Will Hunting," Matt Damon's character ends up almost being "hypnotized," and even singing "Afternoon Delight" while faking it. Which group actually made this song a U.S. number one Hot 100 single in 1976? Hint

The Beachboys

Elton John

Starland Vocal Band

Peter, Paul, and Mary

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which 20th century songwriter composed the music and lyrics for "God Bless America"? Hint

Irving Berlin

Cole Porter

Bing Crosby

Frank Sinatra

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Doors had a mysterious lyric in the song "L.A. Woman". What is the significance of 'Mr. Mojo risin'? Hint

It has no meaning

It's an an anagram of the lead singer Jim Morrison's name

It's a rhyme that fit the lyric

It's the manager of the band's nickname

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who wrote the "Star Wars" theme? Hint

John Williams

George Lucas

John Hiatt

Christopher Nolan

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Question 9 of 10

9. What singer sings the song "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word"? Hint

John Farnham

Cher

Billy Joel

Elton John

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Question 10 of 10

10. Gerry Rafferty had a huge non-disco hit in 1978 called "Baker Street", but before he had this solo hit, he was founder of a rock-pop group that also had the smash hit "Stuck in the Middle With You". Can you name this group he founded with Joe Egan? Hint

Cream

Stealers Wheel

Yes

Crimson King

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What famous "King of Calypso" singer recorded a famous album at Carnegie Hall in 1959, and a "Return" album there in 1960?

Answer: Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte was born in Harlem in 1927, but spent much of his youth with his grandparents in Jamaica. His two albums "Belafonte at Carnegie Hall" and "Belafonte Returns to Carnegie Hall" were critical successes, and helped to make him an international star for many years. Now retired, Belafonte lives in New York City with his family.

Question by player JDavidM

2. Which Frank Sinatra hit was associated with Apollo 10, Apollo 11 and the motion picture "Space Cowboys"?

Answer: Fly Me to the Moon

The original title to "Fly Me to the Moon" was "In Other Words." Bart Howard wrote it in 1954 and Kay Ballard recorded it the same year. Frank Sinatra's 1964 version was arranged by Quincy Jones and accompanied by Count Basie. This recording was played on-board both the Apollo 10 and the Apollo 11 missions.

The song was also sung at astronaut Neil Armstrong's funeral.

Question by player FatherSteve

3. Alan Hovhaness wrote a symphony about which volcano that erupted in the 1980s?

Answer: Mount St. Helens

Premiering in 1984, Hovhaness' 50th symphony celebrates the volcano in three movements. It begins with music suggesting the volcano's beauty and mythical history before its third movement dives into the aggressive eruption.

Question by player Caseena

4. CCR released a song in 1969 entitled 'Bad Moon Rising'. What did CCR stand for?

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

What can be said about CCR that hasn't already been said?
'Proud Mary', 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain?', 'Down on the Corner' - All written by the great John Fogerty. Brilliant songs by a brilliant group.

Question by player DaveH1960

Answer: Starland Vocal Band

It was written by Bill Danoff. The name came from a menu from a restaurant in Georgetown, Washington D.C. named Clyde's. It was produced by Milton Okun.

Question by player undudelike

6. Which 20th century songwriter composed the music and lyrics for "God Bless America"?

Answer: Irving Berlin

The Jewish immigrant son of an itinerant Cantor (ritual singer), Irving Berlin wrote several American standards including "White Christmas," "Dancing Cheek to Cheek," "Puttin' on the Ritz," and "Blue Skies." Berlin wrote "God Bless America" while he was serving in the US Army during World War I, although he did not publish the song for nearly 20 years, at the beginning of World War II.

Question by player Smurphie

7. The Doors had a mysterious lyric in the song "L.A. Woman". What is the significance of 'Mr. Mojo risin'?

Answer: It's an an anagram of the lead singer Jim Morrison's name

Even the band was confused. Jim had to explain it to them.

Question by player nosreme

8. Who wrote the "Star Wars" theme?

Answer: John Williams

John Williams also did themes for "Indiana Jones", "E.T.", "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", "Jaws", "Superman", and "Jurassic Park".

Question by player Phantom77

9. What singer sings the song "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word"?

Answer: Elton John

The song was released as a single on November first 1976.

Question by player blake_aus_nsw

Answer: Stealers Wheel

Born in Scotland, Rafferty was also founder of the group Humblebums. The song "Baker Street" came from the album "City to City".

Question by player dieselman2000

Source: Author FTBot

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