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Quiz about Van Halen Tunes In Other Words
Quiz about Van Halen Tunes In Other Words

Van Halen Tunes In Other Words Quiz


Match these Van Halen songs to the titles in other words.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
416,183
Updated
Apr 18 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
10 / 10
Plays
331
Awards
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(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
I left this one match because there are just too many well known Van Halen songs with punctuations in the titles.
QuestionsChoices
1. "Leap"  
  Jump
2. "Burning Up For the Faculty Member"  
  Runnin' With the Devil
3. "Keeping Up A Quick Pace Along Side of Beelzebub"  
  And the Cradle Will Rock...
4. "What Is The Reason That Adoration Can Not Be a Possibility"  
  Hot For Teacher
5. "Tango the Evening Far Off"  
  Why Can't This Be Love
6. "At This Exact Moment"  
  Best of Both Worlds
7. "Isthmus In Central America"  
  Eruption
8. "Plus The Bassinet Shall Sway Back and Forth..."  
  Right Now
9. "Spewing Volcano"  
  Panama
10. "Finest Earth of the Pair"  
  Dance the Night Away





Select each answer

1. "Leap"
2. "Burning Up For the Faculty Member"
3. "Keeping Up A Quick Pace Along Side of Beelzebub"
4. "What Is The Reason That Adoration Can Not Be a Possibility"
5. "Tango the Evening Far Off"
6. "At This Exact Moment"
7. "Isthmus In Central America"
8. "Plus The Bassinet Shall Sway Back and Forth..."
9. "Spewing Volcano"
10. "Finest Earth of the Pair"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Leap"

Answer: Jump

"Jump" by Van Halen was released in 1983 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1984. The song was featured in the 2015 film "Eddie the Eagle", the 2018 science fiction film "Ready Player One", and in the 2005 movie "Herbie: Fully Loaded". The song was also used for the introduction of Chicago Cubs baseball game broadcasts on WGN-TV in 1984 and 1985.
2. "Burning Up For the Faculty Member"

Answer: Hot For Teacher

"Hot for Teacher" by Van Halen was written by band members Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth. It was released in 1984 and reached number 56 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart. In the music video, four of the students are supposed to be young versions of the band members in class.

The child actor playing young Michael Anthony is Yano Anaya, who went on to play Grover Dill in the movie "Christmas Story."
3. "Keeping Up A Quick Pace Along Side of Beelzebub"

Answer: Runnin' With the Devil

"Runnin' with the Devil" by Van Halen was released as a single in 1978 and is from the band's debut album "Van Halen". The song reached number 84 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. In 2009, VH1 ranked "Runnin' with the Devil" the ninth greatest hard rock song of all time.
4. "What Is The Reason That Adoration Can Not Be a Possibility"

Answer: Why Can't This Be Love

Why Can't This Be Love" by Van Halen was released in 1986 and reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. It was the first single with lead singer Sammy Hagar who replaced lead singer David Lee Roth.
5. "Tango the Evening Far Off"

Answer: Dance the Night Away

"Dance the Night Away" by Van Halen was released in 1979 and reached number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The song is a single off of the album "Van Halen II".
6. "At This Exact Moment"

Answer: Right Now

"Right Now" by Van Halen was written by the whole group and is off the album "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge". It was released in 1992 and reached number 55 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart and number two on the US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) Chart. The Pepsi company used the song for their 'Crystal Pepsi' commercials between 1992 and 1993.
7. "Isthmus In Central America"

Answer: Panama

"Panama" by Van Halen was released in 1984 and reached number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The song is from the album "1984". It was featured in the 2007 coming-of-age teen buddy comedy film "Superbad".
8. "Plus The Bassinet Shall Sway Back and Forth..."

Answer: And the Cradle Will Rock...

"And the Cradle Will Rock..." by Van Halen is a single off the album "Women and Children First". It was released in 1980 and reached number 55 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen played keyboard on the song.
9. "Spewing Volcano"

Answer: Eruption

"Eruption" is a guitar solo performed by Eddie Van Halen and is from the band's self-titled 1978 debut album. It is performed as a tie-in for the band's cover of the Kinks 1964 song "You Really Got Me". Guitar World ranks "Eruption" as the second greatest Guitar Solo.
10. "Finest Earth of the Pair"

Answer: Best of Both Worlds

"Best of Both Worlds" by Van Halen is a single from the album "5150". It was released in 1986 and reached number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart. In 2011, the song was ranked number five on Ultimate Classic Rock's list of the Top Ten of what would be dubbed 'Van Hagar Songs'.
Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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