1990-94 Pop Music Hits Trivia Quiz

Answer: Deee-Lite

The New York City band Deee-Lite achieved international stardom in late 1990 with the single "Groove Is in the Heart." Members of this group included Super DJ Dmitri, Lady Miss Kier, and Towa Tei. In the USA, this dance tune climbed to the number four spot on the Billboard charts. Digital Underground recorded "The Humpty Dance", Technotronic performed "Pump Up the Jam", and Bell Biv Devoe recorded "Poison."

Answer: Unbelievable

EMF had a huge hit with the song "Unbelievable." In the USA, "Unbelievable" topped the Billboard singles charts in July 1991. This tune featured the voice of Andrew Dice Clay, whose signature cry was "Oh!" after he delivered his jokes. The band EMF included musicians such as James Atkin and Ian Dench.

This song became popular in hockey rinks around North America- when the goalie made a great save, the loudspeakers would blare, "You're unbelievable!" The song "Opposites Attract" was recorded by Paula Abdul, "Cradle of Love" was performed by Billy Idol, and "Close to You" was recorded by Maxi Priest.

Answer: Nevermind

The highly acclaimed album "Nevermind" was released in September 1991 and became one of the most popular records in rock music history. The song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was included on "Nevermind", and it reached the number six spot on the USA Billboard charts in early 1992. Kurt Cobain sang these lyrics:

"With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us..."

"Bleach" was released in 1989, "Incesticide" appeared in 1992, and "In Utero" was released in 1993.

Answer: River

Billy Joel released the single "The River of Dreams" in 1993. This song appeared on the "River of Dreams" album. In the USA, this tune reached the number three position on the Billboard singles charts. The lyrics told the tale of a person who was searching for some meaning in his life. Joel sang these words:

"In the middle of the night, I go walking in my sleep
From the mountains of faith to the river so deep
I must be looking for something, something sacred I lost
But the river is wide, and it's too hard to cross..."

Answer: Santa Monica Boulevard

Sheryl Crow achieved success in 1993-94 with her song "All I Wanna Do." This single was included on the album "Tuesday Night Music Club." In the lyrics, Crow alluded to Santa Monica Boulevard, located in greater Los Angeles. This boulevard is famous for its bars, cafes and "bohemian" style atmosphere. Crow sang these words:

"All I wanna do is have some fun
I got a feeling I'm not the only one
All I wanna do is have some fun
Until the sun comes up over Santa Monica Boulevard..."

Answer: Rick James

M.C. Hammer became an international superstar in 1990-91 with the release of his signature hit "U Can't Touch This." Hammer wrote the song's lyrics, but he borrowed an important musical riff from Rick James' 1981 smash hit "Super Freak"; James was appropriately given credit for composing "U Can't Touch This." Hammer won the 1991 Grammy Award for Best R & B Song, and "Hammer time!" became a popular slogan in the early 1990s.

Answer: The Lion King

Elton John had success in 1994 with the song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." This tune came from the popular Disney movie "The Lion King." Veteran lyricist Tim Rice wrote the words for this song which peaked at the number four spot on the U.S. Billboard charts in the early summer of 1994. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" was playing in the background during a tender scene involving the characters Simba and Nala in "The Lion King" film. "Aladdin was released in 1992; "Pocahontas" and "Toy Story" appeared in 1995.

Answer: Snow

Vanessa Williams topped the U.S. Billboard singles charts in 1992 with the ballad "Save the Best for Last." Williams opened this tune by singing, "Sometimes the snow comes down in June / Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon." The lyrics described a surprise love affair, and Williams supplied a sultry vocal style to add power to the words.

This song was included on the successful album "The Comfort Zone."

Answer: It Must have Been Love

"It Must Have Been Love" was a smash hit for Roxette in 1990. This song was included in the popular Richard Gere/Julia Roberts film "Pretty Woman." Roxette featured the dynamic lead vocals of Marie Frederiksson and the music of Per Gessle. In the USA, "It Must Have Been Love" soared to the number one spot on the Billboard charts in the early summer of 1990. Fredericksson sang these lyrics:

"It must have been love, but it's over now
It must have been good, but I lost it somehow..."

"Vision of Love" was sung by Mariah Carey, "Escapade" was performed by Janet Jackson, and "Black Velvet" was recorded by Alannah Myles.

Answer: Bryan Adams

The Ontario-born singer Bryan Adams struck gold in 1991 with his song "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You." This power ballad was a number one hit single in several countries and was included on the soundtrack of the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves." Adams sang, "You know it's true / Everything I do, I do it for you..." The other three singers listed in this question were born in the United States.