First Lines of Songs Trivia

1. Number One Artist: ACDC Lyrics: "A rat runs down the alley/ and a chill runs down your spine/ and someone walks across your grave/ and you wish the sun would shine". What song is it?

From Quiz Faves From Faves (my top 20 artists / top tunes)

Answer: Night Prowler

"Night Prowler" was released in the U.S in 1979 on the "Highway to Hell" album. It was written by Angus and Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott. It was embroiled in controversy from its ties to Richard Ramirez, "The Night Stalker", a serial killer in the mid 1980s.

From Quiz First Comes Love

Answer: Where Did Our Love Go?

"Where Did Our Love Go" is a song by the Supremes on the Motown label. It was the first number one hit from the Supremes that year; others included "Baby Love", "Stop! In the Name of Love", and "Back in My Arms Again". It's been covered multiple times over the years, including a notable one in 1981, when England's Soft Cell combined their cover of "Where Did Our Love Go" with a cover of Gloria Jones' "Tainted Love".

From Quiz Opening Lyrics

Answer: The M.T.A.

Written in 1949, the song was originally recorded for Walter O'Brien, a mayoral candidate for Boston. In the Kingston Trio's version, the name of the man who never returned was changed to Charlie.

From Quiz The Question Is....

Answer: A Lover's Question

"A Lover's Question" was co-written by Brook Benton and Jimmy T. Williams. Jacky Ward took his country cover version to number three on the Billboard country chart in 1978. Clyde McPhatter's version peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 but reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart in 1958.

From Quiz First Comes Love

Answer: All You Need Is Love

One thing I didn't know about 'All You Need Is Love' before Sally told me is that it was a commissioned work. It's been such a familiar piece for ...well...forever, and most people, regardless of age, are able to sing along to it. (As a kid, I used to play the 'mouth trumpet' when that part came on, how embarrassing!). But the work itself was requested by the BBC as the UK's contribution to the first ever live global satellite television hook-up, called 'Our World'. It is widely respected for its sophisticated, yet seemingly simple musical movements and, of course, for the inclusion of 'La Marseillaise', 'Invention No.8 in F major' (by Bach), and snippets of numerous other well-known works.

From Quiz First Lines of Classic Rock Songs #3

Answer: Be My Lover

Written my Michael Bruce and performed by Alice Cooper, the song is a story about a chance meeting of lovers in a bar after they have a drink or two. (Or maybe three.) A little humor the last time the chorus is sung as Cooper imitates Mae West.

From Quiz First Lines of Classic Rock Songs #2

Answer: Where Were You When I Needed You

Written by P. F. Sloan and Steve Barri and performed by the Grass Roots, this song reached number 28 on the charts.

From Quiz First Lines of Classic Rock Songs

Answer: Joy to the World

Written by Hoyt Axton and performed by Three Dog Night from the album "Naturally". The title certainly has nothing to do with the first line, but when you hear the first line, you know the song.

From Quiz Lovesong

Answer: Barry Manilow

Love him or hate him, you have to admit that Barry Manilow is an unequalled star of the music industry. His talent was not only in singing but also writing the music. "Could It Be Magic" was written and recorded in 1973 and based loosely on Chopin's Prelude in C Minor. The song has also been a cover version for Donna Summer and Take That.

From Quiz The First Word You Hear

Answer: Forget You

All the songs are from Cee Lo Green's 2010 album "The Lady Killer". "Forget You" was a huge success for Cee Lo, gaining 5X platinum in the United States. "The Lady Killer" is Cee Lo's second solo album (he is half of the duo Gnarls Barkley).

From Quiz Groovy or Not Groovy...That is the Question?

Answer: Blue Suede Shoes

This rockabilly song was written and recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955. It made it to number two on Billboard. The Elvis Presley version of 1956 reached number 20 on Billboard.

From Quiz Popular Songs in UK Charts from 2000-2011!

Answer: In for the Kill

La Roux's "In for the Kill" entered the UK Singles chart in 2009 at number 11. It soon reached number two where it stayed for four weeks in a row!

From Quiz First Lines of 70s, 80s and 90s Rock Songs

Answer: Aerosmith

This group had top ten hits on the U.S. Billboard charts in the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. This group nick named the Bad Boys from Boston were one of the top grossing acts in the 70s with six platinum albums by 1979 but due to drugs and alcohol problems taking their toll Aerosmith would not see another platinum album until 1987.

From Quiz First Impressions

Answer: The Saturdays

'Higher' was the second single to come from The Saturday's album 'Headlines!'. It was released on October 31st 2010. The band collaborated with Flo Rida after missing out on the number one twice to the rapper.

From Quiz How Well Do You Know First Lines of Songs? 1

Answer: "Say Yes"

Elliot Smith's song "Miss Misery" was actually nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Original Song" at the 1998 Oscars. The award went to "My Heart Will Go On" from the movie "Titanic".

From Quiz Ipod: First Line

Answer: Brick by Boring Brick

"Brick by Boring Brick" is the second single released from the third Paramore album, "Brand New Eyes". The song peaked at number 2 on the "UK Rock Chart".

From Quiz First Lines of Songs - Mixed Artists

Answer: Alice Cooper

"I'm Eighteen" was Alice Cooper's first of many hits. Alice Cooper's front man's real name is Vincent Furnier.

From Quiz Opening Lyrics

Answer: The Look of Love

According to "The Guardian's" 1000 songs everyone must hear, this tune "seems to be as much about the idea of love -the look-than it is about an actual relationship" (2009). This song was released in 1982.

From Quiz Opening Lyrics

Answer: All Night Long

Taken from his second album 'Can't Slow Down', the song reached Number One in the Billboard 100 and was at Number Two in the UK singles chart for three weeks.

From Quiz Best Opening Song Lyrics EVER

Answer: Warren Zevon

This is the opening to the song "Lawyers, Guns and Money" off Zevon's 1978 album "Excitable Boy". Most casual music fans know Zevon only for the song "Werewolves Of London" but he was in fact one of the most critically acclaimed songwriters of his generation.

From Quiz First Liners 1

Answer: Across The Universe

"Across the Universe" was primarily released in 1969, but was featured on the Beatles' last album, "Let It Be." This song has been covered by many artists including David Bowie, Rufus Wainwright, and Fiona Apple. It was used in the movie/musical based on the Beatles' songs, Across the Universe, and was sung by Jim Sturgess.

From Quiz First Lines Of Rock and Metal Songs!

Answer: The Take Over, The Break's Over

"The Take Over, The Break's Over" was released on Fall Out Boy's album "Infinity On High" in 2007. Fall Out Boy formed in 2001 in Chicago, Illinois. They formed with the four founding members Pete Wentz, Patrick Stump, Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley.

From Quiz Rock and Roll Opening Lyrics

Answer: Enter Sandman

"Enter Sandman" is performed by Metallica. It was first released on their album named "Metallica" in 1991.

From Quiz La La La La La!

Answer: My Winner's Song

"My Winner's Song" sung by Geraldine, A.K.A, Peter Kay in drag. This was the song Geraldine/Peter sang hoping she/he would win "Britain's Got the Pop Factor...and Possibly a New Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice!" This song was written by Gary Barlow and was also performed by 'Two Up, Two Down' on the same show.

From Quiz Alternative/Rock Song Lyrics of the 2000's

Answer: The Almost

This song is "Say This Sooner" by The Almost. It is featured on their album "Southern Weather".

From Quiz Lyrics! Lyrics! Lyrics! 2

Answer: Death on Two Legs

Queen released this song on their album "A Night At The Opera" which was released in 1975.

From Quiz Lyrics! Lyrics! Lyrics!

Answer: Styx

John Panazzo, the original drummer for Styx, died in 1996. "Plexiglass Toilet" is from their 1973 album "The Serpent is Rising".

From Quiz Four Artists, One Quiz.

Answer: "Dance, Dance" - Fall Out Boy

It is in fact by Fall Out Boy. This is one of their songs that actually have the title in the chorus of the song: "Dance, dance, we're falling apart to half time. Dance, dance, and these are the lives you'd love to lead dance, this is the way they'd love if they knew how misery loved me." The music video takes place back when Fall Out Boy was still in high school and their older selves are performing at the homecoming dance.

From Quiz My Favourite Songs

Answer: Extreme

This song is called 'More Than Words' and has been covered by many bands, including Westlife and BBMak. It reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991. Extreme are an American rock band, popular in the late 80's and early 90's. They also sang 'Hole Hearted' and 'Song for Love'.

From Quiz The First Lines

Answer: The Whiskey Lullaby

This country song by Braid Paisley is from 2003. It was on his "Mud on the Tires" CD.

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