A Deck of Music Trivia Quiz

Answer: (I Saw) the Sign

"(I Saw) the Sign" was one of the best known song by Swedish group Ace of Base. Released in 1993 as a single, the song reached Number Two on the UK Singles chart and Number One on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Ace of Base consists of Ulf Ekberg, Jonas Berggren, Linn Berggren and Jenny Berggren (yes, the last three are siblings).

The song previously appeared on the band's 1992 album "Happy Nation". Though the song has an upbeat, techno-reggae sound, the lyrics describe a couple contemplating ending their relationship.

Answer: Me So Horny

"Me So Horny" only reached Number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart but Number One on the US Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart. The song features clips from several movies including "Full Metal Jacket" (1987). The song did well in the charts despite limited airplay due to the controversial nature of the lyrics. Members of 2 Live Crew has included at different times: Mr. Mixx, Fresh Kid Ice, Brother Marquis, Luther Campbell, Verb, and Fish N Grits.

Answer: Joy to the World

Written by Hoyt Axton", "Joy to the World" appeared on the 1970 album "Naturally" and was released as a single. The single reached Number One on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart but on reached Number 24 on the UK Singles chart. The song is sometimes also named after its first lyric "Jeremiah was a bullfrog". Active since 1967, the line-up for Three Dog Night has changed over the years.

At the time of "Joy to the World", the line-up was Danny Hutton - vocals, Chuck Negron - vocals, Cory Wells - vocals, Michael Allsup - guitar, Jimmy Greenspoon - keyboards, Joe Schermie - bass, and Floyd Sneed - drums.

Answer: Reach Out I'll Be There

Founded as the Four Aims, the members of vocal quartet the Four Tops was Levi Stubbs, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Renaldo "Obie" Benson and Lawrence Payton. "Reach Out I'll Be There" was released as a single in 1966 and also appeared on the 1967 album "Reach Out".

The song was a Number One hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and UK Singles as well as several other charts. "Rolling Stone" magazine later ranked this song 206 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of all time.

Answer: Dancing Machine

The Jackson 5 released "Dancing Machine" on their 1973 album "G.I.T.: Get It Together" after first releasing the song as a single. Live performances of the song would often be accompanied by the "Robot Dance". The Jackson 5 at the time consisted of brothers Michael, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie,and Marlon Jackson. "Dancing Machine" reached Number Two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Answer: Inside Out

Eve 6 was a band consisting of Max Collins, Jon Siebels, Nick Meyers, and Tony Fagenson. "Inside Out" was the first single released from their 1998 debut self-titled album. The single reached Number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and Number One on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song was written by band member Max Collins and released on the RCA label.

Answer: Cumbersome

Seven Mary Three included members Jason Ross, Jason Pollock, Casey Daniel, Giti Khalsa, Thomas Juliano, and Mike Levesque. "Cumbersome" first appeared on the bands independently-produced 1994 album "Churn". It was later released as a single in 1996 after appearing on their first label-produced album "American Standard" in 1995.

The song reached Number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and Number One on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The lyrics of the song describe a couple whose relationship is ending.

Answer: I've Got a Little Something For You

"I've Got a Little Something For You" was released in 1995 as a single from the group's first album, "To the Next Level". The song reached Number Two on the UK Singles chart as well as reaching the Top 10 in several other countries including Australia and New Zealand.

The line-up of MN8: consisted of co-founders KG and G-Man, along with Kule T and Dee Tails. The group would release several other Top 10 singles during the course of the 1990s.

Answer: The Hand That Feeds

"The Hand That Feeds" was released in 2005 and reached Number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart but Number One on the US Alternative chart. The song also appeared on the album "With Teeth". The music video featured shots of the band playing the song with various types of video distortion used.

The membership of Nine Inch Nails has evolved since its founding in 1988 with Trent Reznor a mainstay in the band.

Answer: The Things We Do For Love

10cc included members Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Paul Burgess. They released both artistic and commercial songs. "The Things We Do For Love" appeared as a single in 1976 and also on the album "Deceptive Bends" (1977). The song reached Number Five on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart and Number Six on the UK Singles chart.

The song was also a Top 20 hit in several other countries.

Answer: Master Jack

Hailing from South Africa, Four Jacks and a Jill included Clive Harding (bass guitar), Till Hanneman (rhythm guitar, organ and trumpet) , Bruce Bark (lead guitar, harmonica and saxophone), Tony Hughes (drums) and Glenys Lynne (lead vocal and organ). Their song "Master Jack" was released as a single in 1967 and appeared on the 1968 album "Master Jack".

The song reached Number One on the South Africa Singles chart, Number 18 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and Australia Singles chart.

Answer: You're My Best Friend

"You're My Best Friend" appeared on the 1975 Queen album "A Night at the Opera". Released as a single, the song went to Number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and Number Seven on the UK Singles chart. Queen was made up of Freddy Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. Deacon wrote the song about his wife and plays an electric piano on the recording in addition to his usual bass guitar.

Answer: Louie, Louie

Richard Berry wrote "Louie, Louie" in 1955, but the song may be best known for the cover version recorded by the Kingsmen in 1963. Though the lyrics tell the story of a Jamaican sailor returning home to his lover, the slurred delivery on the Kingsmen cover has led to various rumours of obscenity in the lyrics.

The song would reach Number Two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Ironically, the band split soon after making this recording.

Answer: Tabou

From Belgium, the Jokers concentrated on instrumental songs such as "Tabou" and "Gemini Boogie". Their recording of "Tabou" was released in 1965. The band consisted of Jos Clauwers (guitar), Ronny Sigo (guitar), Jos Raes (bass), and Dany Pepermans (drums). Though the group has not had much chart success, their albums (as a group) have sold in excess of 800,000 copies.

Answer: Lights and Sounds

"Lights and Sounds" was released as a single in 2005 and appeared on the bands 2006 album "Lights and Sounds". The single reached Number 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, but Number Four on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. The lyrics of the song deal demonstrate the band coping with their success so far. Yellowcard is somewhat unusual for featuring prominent use of the violin in their music.