Music Q-S: 'R' Trivia

1. "Dancing on My Own" was a hit for Robyn, a singer-songwriter from what country?

From Quiz Song by Song: "Dancing On My Own"

Answer: Sweden

Born Robin Miriam Carlsson in Stockholm, Sweden, Robyn released her debut album, "Robyn is Here," in 1995. Two songs from her debut album became top-ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. She was nominated for a Grammy Award for her fourth album, "Robyn," which was released in 2005.

From Quiz Songs Written by Smokey Robinson for Others

Answer: Captain and Tennille

The song "Shop Around" was written by Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy. The song was originally recorded by the Miracles for their 1960 album "Hi... We're the Miracles". The husband-and-wife duo Captain and Tennille recorded the song for their 1976 album "Song of Joy".

From Quiz Rival Sons

Answer: Long Beach

Two of the members of the group, that we will meet later, lived in Long Beach. Palm Beach is in Florida, Virginia Beach in Virginia and Gold Beach in Oregon.

From Quiz The Raconteurs

Answer: The White Stripes

Jack and Meg White were the White Stripes and although they started the rumour that they were brother and sister, they were actually a married couple until 2000, when they divorced, but continued to make great music together. Jack's real name is Joe Gillis, and he took Meg's name when they married instead of the conventional practice of the bride taking the groom's name.

From Quiz Alexander Rybak

Answer: 13th May 1986

Alexander was born in Minsk, Belarus on 13th May 1986. He moved to Norway when he was five years old.

From Quiz Raygun Cowboys

Answer: Edmonton

Edmonton is where they formed in 2000, originally as a three piece band. Oakland joined in 2002 and the horn section was added prior to their second album. Although they are from Alberta, they spend a lot of time touring the whole country and further afield. If you get a chance, check them out.

From Quiz Lyrics Of Bobby Rydell

Answer: Good Time Baby

On Billboard's Hot 100 in 1961, "Good Time Baby" was number 11 and "That Old Black Magic" was number 21. In 1960, "Groovy Tonight" reached number 70. In 1961, "Swingin' Together" failed to chart.

From Quiz Gerry Rafferty: 'Baker Street' and Beyond

Answer: Scotland

Gerry was born in April 1947 in Paisley, Scotland. From his mother, he learned folk songs, which encouraged him to write his own songs. His father was Irish and his mother of Irish/Scottish descent, so he grew up hearing both Irish and Scottish traditional songs. Following his father's death in 1963, Gerry left school and worked at various jobs, but his main love was always music.

From Quiz The Music and Career of Jerry Reed.

Answer: Hubbard

Jerry Reed Hubbard came into the world on March 20, 1937. His parents separated when he was young and Jerry spent much of his youth in foster homes. He was attracted to the guitar at an early age and was writing songs and performing by the time he was in his teens. He recorded his first single at age 18 titled "If the Good Lord's Willing and the Creek Don't Rise".

From Quiz The Musical Legacy of Leon Russell

Answer: James Burton

Leon was a piano player by training as well as a versatile musician who could play a variety of instruments. He studied guitar with legendary guitar player James Burton when he relocated to Los Angeles and began a career as a session player and sideman. Scotty Moore was Elvis' first touring guitar player and played on many early Sun Records recordings. J.J. Cale was part of The Starlighters, a Tulsa band that Leon Russell played in. John Wilkinson played rhythm guitar in Elvis' TCB band.

From Quiz The Life and Hits of Johnny Rivers

Answer: John Ramistella

Johnny Rivers was born John Henry Ramistella in New York City in 1942.He learned guitar from his father and other family members then began playing in bands while in junior high. He formed a band called The Rockets featuring Dick Holler. Holler would go on to compose songs such as "Abraham, Martin and John" and "Snoopy vs. The Red Baron". When Johnny was 14 he formed a band called The Spades and made his first recording for the Suede label titled "Hey Little Girl".

From Quiz Stan Ridgway: The Story of Camouflage

Answer: The Vietnam War

"I was a P.F.C. on a search patrol, huntin' Charlie down It was in the jungle wars of '65" 'Charlie' refers to the Viet Cong, abbreviated to VC or Victor Charlie, using the NATO phonetic alphabet. They fought the USA and the South Vietnamese army during the Vietnam war. P.F.C. is an abbreviation for 'Private First Class'.

From Quiz Robbie Robertson

Answer: Canada

He was born in Toronto, Canada in 1943.

From Quiz Nicola Roberts

Answer: Girls Aloud

Nicola Roberts is part of Girls Aloud. The group was formed in 2002 after they won the music reality TV show "Popstars: The Rivals".

From Quiz The Great Rachmaninov

Answer: Late Romanticism

His music is very romantic, when most other composers at the time were composing modern classical music. In fact, Rachmaninoff was the last well-known Russian romantic composer.

From Quiz Racoon Lyrics

Answer: Jennifer

"Woh Jenny", they say. And according to Racoon, "Jennifer is up and running". The song "Clean Again" was a track from the album "Before You Leave", released in 2008.

From Quiz Rev Theory

Answer: 2002

Rev Theory formed in 2002 in New York City. Three of the band members met at college and the bassist Matt joined when they entered university.

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: "I'm Too Sexy"

Answer: Love

Right Said Fred is a British band formed in the late 1980s. This song is a tongue-in-cheek look at how a fashion model might perceive herself. Vainglorious is one word to sum up the thoughts in this song. The song starts with a declaration that she is too sexy even for her love!

From Quiz The Music of Tommy Roe

Answer: Sheila

"Sheila" (with its obvious Buddy Holly influence) gave Tommy Roe his first hit which spent two weeks at number one on the US pop chart in 1962. It reached number three on the UK chart the same year. Although it was a world wide hit (number one in Australia), Tommy only received a gold disc from the R.I.A.A. in 1969. "Sherry" was a number one hit for five weeks in 1962 for The Four Seasons on the US pop chart. It reached number eight on the UK chart the same year. "Ruby Baby" was a number two hit for Dion on the US pop chart in 1963. It failed to chart in the UK. "Barbara Ann" was a number two hit for The Beach Boys on the US pop chart in 1966. It reached number three on the UK chart the same year.

From Quiz Runrig - Sons of Skye

Answer: Calum and Rory MacDonald

Charlie and Craig Read are twin brothers who make up the Scottish band The Proclaimers. Jackie and Alec Stewart are sportsmen but are not related (racing driver and cricketer). Finally, Ricky Ross is the front man of Scottish band Deacon Blue (I invented Dougie Ross!).

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song-"The Twelve Pains of Christmas"

Answer: finding a Christmas tree

Sometimes it can be tough to find the tree you really want. Other times they can be out of trees.

From Quiz Andre Rieu

Answer: Andre Leon Marie Nicolas Rieu

His father is also called Andre (Rieu).

From Quiz The (Young) Rascals

Answer: ailing

"Good Lovin" was the Young Rascals' first number one single in the USA. It was one of the the last songs that was not written by the team of Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati. The lyrics to the song read, "Doctor, Mr. M.D. / Now can you tell me what's ailing me?" When music critics heard the song, they immediately dubbed the style "blue-eyed soul." The members of the Rascals were not exactly thrilled with the term, since none of them had blue eyes.

From Quiz Say Hello to this Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

Answer: Romantic

Despite living well into the 20th-Century (Rachmaninoff lived from 1873 to 1943), Rachmaninoff's music was very firmly rooted in Romanticism, a fact which could be attributed to musical influences from his teachers, Tchaikovsky and Arensky, at the Moscow Conservatory.

From Quiz Josh Ritter

Answer: Moscow, Idaho

While he has gained a strong following in Ireland and returns to play gigs frequently throughout that country, Josh is from the States.

From Quiz Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand: The Basics

Answer: Ryan Shupe

Ryan Shupe not only sings lead vocals, he also founded the band, and writes most of the band's lyrics. Ryan also plays fiddle, mandolin, and guitar for the band.

From Quiz Run Kid Run

Answer: Illinois

They are from a town in Southern Illinois called Carmi.

From Quiz Reckless Kelly - Name that Song

Answer: Crazy Eddie's Last Hurrah

"Crazy Eddie's Last Hurrah" is a hit off of Reckless Kelly's 2000 album "The Day." These are the opening lyrics of a song that tells a tale of post-heartbreak revenge.

From Quiz The Rainmakers

Answer: Kansas City, MO

Formed in 1983, they still live, record, and tour out of KC.

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