Songs Of 1990 In Other Words Quiz | Music in Other Words

Songs Of 1990 In Other Words Trivia Quiz

The titles to these songs of 1990 have been re-worded. Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to decipher the song titles and match them to the actual artists that did them. All songs reached their peak positions on 1990 charts.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Don't Let Go"

Answer: Wilson Phillips

"Hold On" by American vocal group Wilson Phillips was released in 1990 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Release Me", "Impulsive", "You're in Love", and "You Won't See Me Cry".

2. "There Isn't Anything That Equates To You"

Answer: Sin�ad O'Connor

"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sin�ad O'Connor was released in 1990 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Prince. Other songs by O'Connor include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "Success Has Made a Failure of Our Home", and "You Made Me the Thief of Your Heart".

3. "Toxin"

Answer: Bell Biv DeVoe

"Poison" by American vocal group Bell Biv DeVoe was released in 1990 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "Do Me!", "When Will I See You Smile Again?", "She's Dope!", and "Something in Your Eyes".

4. "Ebony Colored Closely Woven Fabric That Has a Thick Short Pile on One Side"

Answer: Alannah Myles

"Black Velvet" by Canadian singer-songwriter Alannah Myles was released in July 1989 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1990. The song also reached the top 10 on charts in 13 other countries.

5. "One Pace By One Pace"

Answer: New Kids on the Block

"Step by Step" by American boyband New Kids on the Block was released in 1990 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by the group include "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)", "Cover Girl", "This One's for the Children", and "Tonight".

6. "All of Us Had Nothing to do With Igniting The Flame"

Answer: Billy Joel

"We Didn't Start the Fire" by American musician Billy Joel was released in September 1989 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1990. Other hits by Joel include "She's Got a Way", "Piano Man", "Just the Way You Are", "Only the Good Die Young", and "Honesty".

7. "At This Exact Spot And At This Exact Time"

Answer: Luther Vandross

"Here and Now" by American recording artist Luther Vandross was released in September 1989 and reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number three on the US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) chart in 1990. Other songs by Vandross include "Never Too Much", "How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye", "Don't Want to Be a Fool", and "Dance with My Father".

8. "Frozen H2O Frozen H20 Infant"

Answer: Vanilla Ice

"Ice Ice Baby" by American rapper Vanilla Ice was released in 1990 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Vanilla Ice include
"Play That Funky Music", "I Love You", "Rollin' in My 5.0", and "Cool as Ice (Everybody Get Loose)". After "Ice Ice Baby", Vanilla Ice never had another single make it to the top 50 on US charts.

9. "Gratuitous Plunging"

Answer: Tom Petty

"Free Fallin'" by American musician Tom Petty was released in October 1989 and reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1990. Other songs by Petty include "Breakdown", "Don't Do Me Like That", "The Waiting", "Don't Come Around Here No More", and "Mary Jane's Last Dance".

10. "Bassinet of Adoration"

Answer: Billy Idol

"Cradle of Love" by Billy Idol was released in 1990 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs by Idol include "Dancing with Myself", "Eyes Without a Face", "To Be a Lover", "Mony Mony", and "Shock to the System".

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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Questions		Choices
1. "Don't Let Go"		Billy Idol
2. "There Isn't Anything That Equates To You"		New Kids on the Block
3. "Toxin"		Wilson Phillips
4. "Ebony Colored Closely Woven Fabric That Has a Thick Short Pile on One Side"		Tom Petty
5. "One Pace By One Pace"		Bell Biv DeVoe
6. "All of Us Had Nothing to do With Igniting The Flame"		Luther Vandross
7. "At This Exact Spot And At This Exact Time"		Vanilla Ice
8. "Frozen H2O Frozen H20 Infant"		Alannah Myles
9. "Gratuitous Plunging"		Sin�ad O'Connor
10. "Bassinet of Adoration"		Billy Joel