Music from 1991 Trivia

1. "Losing My Religion" was a hit for which American band?

From Quiz Hits Of 1991

Answer: R.E.M.

"Losing My Religion" is from R.E.M's album "Out of Time" (1991). It got to number four in the US, number three in France and number nineteen in the UK.

From Quiz The Sounds of 1991

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's song "Black or White" was a former number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. The single is the 8th track on the album "Dangerous". Michael Jackson wrote and composed the single. The former lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses, Slash played the song's introduction and main riff.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1991

Answer: Seal

The single "Crazy" was recorded for Seal's 1991 self-titled debut album. The song was inspired by several worldwide events during 1989 and 1990. These events included the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Tiananmen Square massacre. Alanis Morissette recorded the song for the 2006 film "The Devil Wears Prada".

From Quiz Hits Of 1991

Answer: Chesney Hawkes

"The One and Only" by Chesney Hawkes is from the soundtrack to the movie "Buddy's Song" (1991). It was written by Nick Kershaw. It got to number one in the UK and number ten in the US.

From Quiz The Sounds of 1991

Answer: Bryan Adams

"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" was a huge hit for Bryan Adams, spending 16 weeks at number one on the UK singles chart and spending 7 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was on the sound track for "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" starring Kevin Costner who played the role of Robin Hood. The film is centered on Sherwood Forest, where Robin Hood and his outlaws live. Robin stole from the rich, and gave to the poor. The Sheriff of Nottingham offers a reward for the death or capture of Robin Hood. Robin has the support from the locals who benefit from his good nature, so capturing Robin is going to be very tough. If you have not seen the film, then may I suggest you do.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1991

Answer: Extreme

The 1991 single "More Than Words" was recorded for Extreme's album "Pornograffitti". The acoustic guitar driven ballad hit number one in the United States and Canada. The singer wants their romantic partner to do more than say "I love you" to demonstrate their feelings.

From Quiz Hits Of 1991

Answer: Mariah Carey

"Emotions" is from Mariah Carey's second album also named "Emotions"(1991). It went to number one in the US, three in Canada and seventeen in the UK.

From Quiz The Sounds of 1991

Answer: Roxette

"Joyride" was a former number on one the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 4 on the UK singles chart. "Joyride" was the first track on their album also called "Joyride". The album made Platinum in both the United States and UK. The main band members are Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle. Several studio musicians have been involved with the band including Pelle Alsing, Vicki Benckert, Jonas Isacsson and Clarence Ofwerman. Roxette became international superstars with the release of their second album "Look Sharp!" released in 1988. Five tracks from the album was released as singles, three of the songs went on to become chart toppers. The singles released was "The Look", "Chances", "Dressed for Success", "Listen to Your Heart" and "Dangerous".

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1991

Answer: The Scorpions

The 1991 song "Wind of Change" was recorded for the Scorpions' studio album "Crazy World". The song was inspired by the socioeconomic reforms in the Soviet Union at the end of the Cold War. In 1991, the Scorpions donated royalties of the song to the then Soviet Union leadership.

From Quiz Hits Of 1991

Answer: Metallica

"Enter Sandman" is from Metallica's hit album called "Metallica". It got to number five in the UK, number ten in Australia and number sixteen in the US. It has been covered by artists such as Motörhead and Apocalyptica.

From Quiz The Sounds of 1991

Answer: Metallica

The single "Enter Sandman" reached 16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 5 on the UK single charts. "Enter Sandman" is the first track on their album titled "Metallica" (also known as The Black Album). Other tracks from the album are "The Unforgiven","Nothing Else Matters" and "Wherever I May Roam". Metallica were formed in 1981 by Lars Ulrich. Other band members at that time were James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, and Ron McGovney.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1991

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson recorded the single "Black or White"" for his 1991 "Dangerous" album. The music video for song premiered simultaneously in twenty-seven countries on November 14, 1991. John Landis directed the song's music video.

From Quiz Hits Of 1991

Answer: Color Me Badd

"I Wanna Sex You Up" is from Color Me Badd's debut album "C.M.B" (1991). It went to number one in the UK and New Zealand, and number two in the US. The song is also on the soundtrack to the movie "New Jack City" (1991).

From Quiz The Sounds of 1991

Answer: R.E.M.

"Losing My Religion" charted at number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 19 on the UK singles chart. R.E.M. is fronted by the lead singer Michael Stipe, who formed the band in 1980. Other original members of the band are Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Bill Berry. Bill Berry retied in 1997 to become a farmer. The album "Out of Time" was also released in 1991 and became a number one album in both the U.S. and the U.K. Tracks from the album include "Shiny Happy People", Texarkana" and "Radio Song".

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1991

Answer: Boyz II Men

"Motownphilly" was the lead single from Boyz II Men's 1991 debut album "Cooleyhighharmony". Michael Bivins performed a rap during the bridge of the song. The musical groups Sudden Impact, Another Bad Creation and Bell Biv DeVoe appeared in the song's music video.

From Quiz Hits Of 1991

Answer: Lenny Kravitz

"It Ain't Over 'til It's Over" can be found on Lenny Kravitz's second album "Mama Said" (1991). He wrote and produced the song himself. It got to number two in the US and number eleven in the UK.

From Quiz The Sounds of 1991

Answer: Genesis

"I Can't Dance" reached the 7th position on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK singles chart. The single was taken from their album "We Can't Dance" released November 11, 1991. The album the 18th from Genesis would be the last time Phil Collins would be involved in any other studio albums by the band. Phil Collins left the band in 1993, although it wasn't officially announced until 1996. Collins went on to become a solo artist and has worked on a couple of animated feature films. His voice was used in the film "Balto" and "The Jungle Book 2". In the animated film "Tarzan" Collin's sang the soundtrack.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1991

Answer: Genesis

"No Son of Mine" was the lead single for the 1991 Genesis studio album "We Can't Dance". This album was the last one recorded with Phil Collins as a member of the group. The song is about a young man who runs away from an abusive home. The melancholic music video for the song was directed by Jim Yukich.

From Quiz Hits Of 1991

Answer: Roxette

"Joyride" is from Roxette's second album also entitled "Joyride" (1991). It went to number one in many countries including the US, Canada, Australia, Sweden and Germany. It went to number four in the UK.

From Quiz The Sounds of 1991

Answer: Nirvana

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" was a former number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks and peaked at number 7 on the UK singles chart. The single also made the number 6th position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1992. The song is the first track on their album "Nevermind" released on September 24, 1991. Nirvana was formed in 1987 by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, although it would be in 1988 when the band went by the name of Nirvana. The line up changed for the first few years before Dave Grohl joined the band in 1990. Nirvana was now settled and success would follow.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1991

Answer: Simply Red

"Something Got Me Started" was the lead single for Simply Red's 1991 studio album "Stars". The single was certified Silver in the United Kingdom. The song's music video was directed by film and music video director Andy Morahan.

From Quiz Hits Of 1991

Answer: Extreme

"More Than Words" was written and recorded by Extreme. It can be found on their 1991 album "Pornograffitti". It went to number one in the US and number two in the UK. There have been several covers of this songs by artists such as BBMak and Westlife.

From Quiz The Sounds of 1991

Answer: Whitney Houston

A former number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and a respectable 13th place on the UK singles chart "All the Man That I Need" was a great song for Whitney Houston. The original version of the song was sung by the American and R&B singer, Linda Clifford who released her version in 1981. "All the Man That I Need" is the third track from Whitney Houston's album "I'm Your Baby Tonight" released November 6, 1990. Four tracks from the album would make the top 20 in the singles chart, including two number 1s.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1991

Answer: Jesus Jones

"Right Here, Right Now" was recorded for Jesus Jones' 1991 album "Doubt". This was a song which was inspired by the events surrounding the end of the cold war in 1989. Events inspiring this song included the social revolution in Russia, the change in leadership in Romania, and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

From Quiz Hits Of 1991

Answer: Paula Abdul

"Rush Rush" is from Paula Abdul's second album, "Spellbound" (1991). It was a number one hit in the US and got to number six in the UK.

From Quiz The Sounds of 1991

Answer: Mariah Carey

"Emotions" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 17 on the UK singles chart. Mariah Carey's second studio album is also called "Emotions". Mariah Carey's career began in 1990 with Columbia Records. The first 5 singles released all made the number one position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The first chart topper was "Vision Of Love" followed by "Love Takes Time". 1991 chart toppers were "Someday", "I Don't Wanna Cry" and "Emotions". The powerful voice of Mariah Carey has a five-octave vocal range although some say it's more like 7 or 8. Between 1990 and 2008 Mariah Carey has topped the charts 18 times in America and twice in the UK.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1991

Answer: Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt performed the song "Something to Talk About" for her 1991 album "Luck of the Draw". The song was song written by Canadian singer Shirley Eikhard. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The song was originally written for Anne Murray, but she didn't record the song due to her producer's influence.

From Quiz Hits Of 1991

Answer: EMF

"Unbelievable" is from EMF's album "Schubert Dip". It went to number one in the US and number three in the UK. It made number thirty one on VH1's '100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders'.

From Quiz The Sounds of 1991

Answer: Salt-n-Pepa

"Let's Talk About Sex" stalled at number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 2 on the UK singles chart. Salt-n-Pepa is a trio from Queens, New York. Members of the group are Cheryl "Salt" (James) Wray, Sandra "Pepa" Denton and Deidra "Dee Dee" Roper (Spinderella). The groups first album was "Hot, Cool & Vicious" released in 1986. Tracks from the album include "Push It" a former chart hit, "The Showstopper" and "Beauty and the Beat". Moving back to 1991 "Let's Talk About Sex" was taken from their third album "Blacks' Magic" released in 1990. The lyrics to the song are about safe sex and the good and bad things related to sex in general in the 90's. Thanks for playing the quiz. I hope you enjoyed it.

From Quiz Who Sings What In 1991

Answer: Amy Grant

"Every Heartbeat" was recorded for Christian singer Amy Grant's 1991 album "Heart in Motion". The album was nominated for Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Sixpence None the Richer covered the song in 2004.

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