What a Blast! Songs that Relate to Space Quiz

Answer: Pink Floyd

The album "The Dark Side of the Moon" was a massive commercial success for the band. With over 45 million albums sold around the world, the album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, and was made available in 1973. All the songs on the album were written by Roger Waters.

Band members on the album were Roger Waters (bass guitar and vocals), David Gilmour (lead guitar and vocals), Richard Wright (keyboard and vocals), and Nick Mason (drums). David Gilmour joined the band in 1968. Syd Barrett, a former founder of the band, left in 1968.

Answer: Mr. Bad Guy

The album "Mr. Bad Guy" was recorded by Freddie Mercury in early 1983 (January 1985) and made available for general sale in 1985. The recording of the album was recorded at Musicland Studios in Munich, West Germany. Freddie Mercury wrote all the songs on the album. It was an ideal moment to create and produce his solo album because his band Queen was taking a hiatus from recording at the time.

Chart-wise, the album peaked at number six on the UK album chart. The lead single from the album, "I Was Born to Love You" charted at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Oasis

This catchy tune was written by Noel Gallagher for the album "What's the Story Morning Glory?" released in 1995. The single topped the charts on the US Alternative Airplay Billboard and stalled at number eight on the US Mainstream Rock Billboard.

Oasis was a band from Manchester, England, that was active between 1991 and 2009. It was an era when "Britpop" became established. Bands like Stereophonics, Supergrass, Radiohead, and Blur were all part of this music culture. We also had the battle of the bands between Oasis and Blur, whose styles were slightly different. Both went head-to-head for the top spot in the charts, with singles from Blur's "Country House" and Oasis's "Roll With It". It got the attention of the public and most of the music industry.

Answer: Simply Red

"Stars" was an album from the Manchester-based band Simply Red. The lead singer and principal songwriter was Mick Hucknall. The album received global recognition, charting in several countries. In the UK, "Stars" also sold the most copies of any album that year and repeated the honour in 1992.

The album was included in the Mercury Prize short list for 1992. Sadly, the album didn't win, as it was won by Primal Scream with their album "Screamadelica."

Answer: The Prodigy

The Prodigy is a band formed in Braintree, Essex, in 1990. The band is known for its electronic style of music, popular at raves, nightclubs, and live festivals. "Out of Space" was released as an EP/single in 1992 and was also on the band's debut album, "Experience." The track charted in fifth place on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Space Man

34-year-old singer-songwriter Sam Ryder co-wrote the song "Spaceman" with Amy Wadge and Max Wolfgang. The Eurovision Song Contest was held in Turin, Italy, and was won by the Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra, who are a folk-hip-hop group. In the UK Charts, the song "Spaceman" reached second place.

Sam Ryder was more or less unknown until the COVID lockdown in 2020. TikTok was an area where he could upload a few of the songs he covered, so he went about posting on the platform. The result was that he signed with Parlophone Records. In 2023, Sam left the record label.

Sam can sing all types of music styles, including rock music, pop, alternative rock, and metalcore. He also has the look with his beard and long hair. His debut studio album is called "There's Nothing but Space, Man!" and was released in 2022. The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.

Answer: Planet Earth

Duran Duran released the song "Planet Earth" as a post-disco sound. Recorded in December 1980 and released in 1981, the track peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also added to the band's debut album, "Duran Duran," released in June 1981.

In the very late 1970s and early 1980s, a new movement known as the New Romantics was in full swing in London and Birmingham nightclubs. It was a time for the posers who dressed in extravagant, colourful, dramatic outfits to wear sumptuous materials and frills that were linked with bygone eras, unlike what transpired during the punk movement. Songs like "Planet Earth," "Prince Charming" (Adam and the Ants), and "To Cut a Long Story Short" (Spandau Ballet) were all from this era.

Answer: Paul Weller

Paul Weller is an English singer-songwriter and musician and a former member of the band The Jam, active between 1972 and 1982. Paul also formed The Style Council (1982-1989).

"Saturn's Pattern" was made available in May 2015. The album reached number two on the UK Album Chart. "Saturn's Pattern" was also released by Paul Weller as a single in the same year. It was originally heard on BBC Radio 2's "Chris Evans Breakfast Show". It was made available digitally and in 7" and 12" vinyl formats.

Answer: Arctic Monkeys

The single was released in 2006 on the Domino label. The song topped the charts on both the UK singles and UK indie charts. The album was also made available in the same year.

Arctic Monkeys are an English rock band from Sheffield. Personnel on the album and single were Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Andy Nicholson, and Matt Helders. Back in 2007, the album won the Best British Album at the Brit Awards and is regarded by the music industry as one of the best debut albums ever to be recorded. In 2008, the band was also rewarded with the same honour, receiving the Best British Album at the Brits.

Answer: Man on Mars

The English indie rock group Kaiser Chiefs released the song "Man on Mars" in 2011 from their fourth studio album, "The Future Is Medieval." The single never charted; however, the album peaked at number ten on the UK Albums Chart.

In 2012, a new version of the album was released in North America under the new name "Start the Revolution Without Me." It also had a new track, "On the Run," plus songs that were exclusive to the album's digital version.

The name "Kaiser Chiefs" became official in 2003 after the band ditched their previous name, Parva (2000-2003). Lead singer Ricky Wilson, guitarist Andrew White, bassist Simon Rix, keyboardist Nick Baines, and drummer Vijay Mistry, who took over for founding drummer Nick Hodgson after the latter left the group in late 2012, have made up the line-up of the band since its formation in 2003.