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Songs About Places Trivia Quiz

These pop songs are about places. I give you the title or lyric and you guess the artist.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author tracyb555

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
workisboring

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,972

Updated
Feb 06 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
210

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (5/10), elgecko44 (5/10), Guest 216 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who sang about going to "Miami" in 1998? Hint

Will Smith

Backstreet Boys

Boyz II Men

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1967, who sang "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)"? Hint

Peter, Paul and Mary

The Mamas and the Papas

Scott McKenzie

Jefferson Airplane

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which group sang "Waterloo" in 1974? Hint

Roxette

Ace of Base

ABBA

A-ha

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1974, which of these ladies sang about being a "Free Man in Paris"? Hint

Carly Simon

Joan Baez

Joni Mitchell

Janis Ian

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which group was "Still in Saigon" in 1982? Hint

J. Geils Band

Charlie Daniels Band

Oak Ridge Boys

38 Special

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1981, who told us about "The Boy from New York City"?

Hint

Manhattan Transfer

Sheena Easton

Juice Newton

The Pointer Sisters

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which band lost their mind in "Detroit Rock City" in 1976?

Hint

Deep Purple

KISS

Led Zeppelin

Aerosmith

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1975, who belted out "Philadelphia Freedom"? Hint

Elton John

Barry Manilow

Olivia Newton John

Bruce Springsteen

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who had us dancing to the "Harlem Shuffle" in 1986? Hint

Lionel Richie

Rod Stewart

Billy Ocean

The Rolling Stones

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who sang about those "Hollywood Nights" in 1978? Hint

Bob Seger

Eric Carmen

Foreigner

Rod Stewart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who sang about going to "Miami" in 1998?

Answer: Will Smith

The music video Will Smith's 1998 single "Miami" won the Best Male Video award at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. The music video featured actress Eva Mendes. The song "Miami" was the fifth and final single released from Will Smith's 1997 "Big Willie Style" album.

2. In 1967, who sang "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)"?

Answer: Scott McKenzie

"San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" was a song written by John Phillips and recorded by Scott McKenzie. This song was written to promote the Monterey International Pop Music Festival held in June of 1967. The song was considered an anthem of the counterculture movement of the 1960s as well as a central song of the 1967 Summer of Love.

3. Which group sang "Waterloo" in 1974?

Answer: ABBA

ABBA performed their song "Waterloo" at the 1974 Melodifestivalen and Eurovision Song Contests. "Waterloo" was the title track to ABBA's 1974 studio album. Both "Honey, Honey" and "Watch Out" served as B-sides of the "Waterloo" single.

4. In 1974, which of these ladies sang about being a "Free Man in Paris"?

Answer: Joni Mitchell

"Free Man in Paris" was recorded for Joni Mitchell's 1974 album "Court and Spark". Mitchell also recorded the song for her 1980 live album "Shadows and Light". Mitchell wrote this song about her friend and music executive David Geffen.

5. Which group was "Still in Saigon" in 1982?

Answer: Charlie Daniels Band

The Charlie Daniels Band's 1982 song "Still in Saigon" discussed the challenges of a Vietnam War veteran faced after returning home. The Charlie Daniels Band recorded the song for their 1982 album "Windows". The song was written by songwriter and journalist Dan Daley.

6. In 1981, who told us about "The Boy from New York City"?

Answer: Manhattan Transfer

The Ad Libs originally recorded a doo-wop version of the song "The Boy from New York City" in 1964. The Manhattan Transfer recorded a pop version of the song in 1981. The Manhattan Transfer's version of the song won the 1981 Grammy award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Group. The doo-wop group Darts recorded a version of the song in 1978.

7. Which band lost their mind in "Detroit Rock City" in 1976?

Answer: KISS

KISS recorded the song "Detroit Rock City" for their 1976 album "Destroyer". The song was released as the B-side for their single "Beth". The song "Detroit Rock City" was the inspiration for a 1999 movie starring Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Sam Huntington, Natasha Lyonne and Lin Shaye.

8. In 1975, who belted out "Philadelphia Freedom"?

Answer: Elton John

The 1975 song "Philadelphia Freedom" was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Elton John recorded the single for his friend and tennis star Billie Jean King. The B-side of the single was a live duet version of "I Saw Her Standing There" with John Lennon.

9. Who had us dancing to the "Harlem Shuffle" in 1986?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

The R&B duo Bob & Earl recorded the song "Harlem Shuffle" in 1963. The Rolling Stones covered the song in 1986. The title of the song was based off of a popular dance in New York City during the 1950s and 1960s.

10. Who sang about those "Hollywood Nights" in 1978?

Answer: Bob Seger

Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band recorded "Hollywood Nights" for their 1978 album "Stranger in Town". Seger conceived the chorus of the song while driving in the Hollywood Hills. The song was also recorded for Seger's 1981 live album "Nine Tonight".

Source: Author workisboring

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Songs About Places Trivia Quiz

These pop songs are about places. I give you the title or lyric and you guess the artist. This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author tracyb555

These pop songs are about places. I give you the title or lyric and you guess the artist.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author tracyb555