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Quiz about A Sister Sledge Retrospective
Quiz about A Sister Sledge Retrospective

A Sister Sledge Retrospective Trivia Quiz

Sister Sledge is my second all-time favorite female vocal group. I put together this simple quiz about them and their music. I hope you have fun playing it!

A multiple-choice quiz by TC1261. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
TC1261
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
132,700
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
277
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Question 1 of 10
1. Name the original members of Sister Sledge. Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Sister Sledge are from New Jersey.


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Question 3 of 10
3. Where did the name "Sister Sledge" come from? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. The cover of Sister Sledge's debut LP featured the sisters' individual pictures in a certain pattern, which is indicated by the LP title. What is the pattern? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Sister Sledge's second LP featured a mildly successful R & B single, "Blockbuster Boy". What was the name of the LP? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Let's fast forward to 1979. Sister Sledge's new release hits the store shelves and the radio airwaves. The LP, "We Are Family", was produced by the Chic Organization Limited. Much of the LP has that Chic 'sound'--particularly the first single. What was it? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. In 1981 Sister Sledge released the LP "All American Girls". Narada Michael Walden and the sisters produced this much-anticipated recording. One of the songs on the LP featured a hot electric guitar solo, somewhat similar to the song "Fame". Later, the song was re-mixed into a reggae version. Which song was this? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Sister Sledge has the distinction of being the first to record a song that later became a smash hit for Whitney Houston. Which song was it? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. In the mid 1980's, Sister Sledge's popularity in the United Kingdom was increasing. In 1985 they released a fun, 50's-style single about a boy they liked. What was the name of the song-- and the boy? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Sister Sledge made a special guest appearance on a highly-rated sitcom during the 1980's. They played--no surprise!--a group of singing sisters trying to get a break. Which show were they on? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Name the original members of Sister Sledge.

Answer: Kathy, Joni, Kim, Debbie

 Sister Carol has substituted for other sisters at times, so the lineup has varied from time to time.
2. Sister Sledge are from New Jersey.

Answer: False

The sisters are from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
3. Where did the name "Sister Sledge" come from?

Answer: An emcee mistakenly introduced them as such before a performance

 The sisters have performed under several names, including "Mrs. Williams' Grandchildren". The name "Sister Sledge" stuck after an emcee got their name backward during an introduction.
4. The cover of Sister Sledge's debut LP featured the sisters' individual pictures in a certain pattern, which is indicated by the LP title. What is the pattern?

Answer: circle

 The sisters' photos formed a circle on their debut LP, "Circle of Love". It was released by Atlantic Records in 1975.
5. Sister Sledge's second LP featured a mildly successful R & B single, "Blockbuster Boy". What was the name of the LP?

Answer: Together

 "Blockbuster Boy", which was featured on the "Together" LP, peaked at #61 on the R & B chart.
6. Let's fast forward to 1979. Sister Sledge's new release hits the store shelves and the radio airwaves. The LP, "We Are Family", was produced by the Chic Organization Limited. Much of the LP has that Chic 'sound'--particularly the first single. What was it?

Answer: He's the Greatest Dancer

 "He's the Greatest Dancer" is probably best remembered for its sometimes misunderstood lyric, "Oh, What...Wow!" To some, including me, it sounded like, "I Wonder Wow!"
7. In 1981 Sister Sledge released the LP "All American Girls". Narada Michael Walden and the sisters produced this much-anticipated recording. One of the songs on the LP featured a hot electric guitar solo, somewhat similar to the song "Fame". Later, the song was re-mixed into a reggae version. Which song was this?

Answer: He's Just a Runaway

 "He's Jut a Runaway" was remixed and subtitled "A Tribute to Bob Marley". This version of the song is featured on the CD "The Best of Sister Sledge 1973-1985."
8. Sister Sledge has the distinction of being the first to record a song that later became a smash hit for Whitney Houston. Which song was it?

Answer: All The Man That I Need

 "All The Man That I Need", written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore (who wrote the song "Fame"), was first recorded by Sister Sledge featuring David Simmons. It appeared on their 1982 release, "The Sisters". Of course, Whitney's version, which was more dramatic, hit #1. The song can also be found on the Sister Sledge CD "The Essentials".
9. In the mid 1980's, Sister Sledge's popularity in the United Kingdom was increasing. In 1985 they released a fun, 50's-style single about a boy they liked. What was the name of the song-- and the boy?

Answer: Frankie

 A harmonious tune, "Frankie" hit #1 in the U.K.. In the U.S., it peaked at #32 on the R & B chart, but it failed to crack the Top 40 Pop chart.
10. Sister Sledge made a special guest appearance on a highly-rated sitcom during the 1980's. They played--no surprise!--a group of singing sisters trying to get a break. Which show were they on?

Answer: The Jeffersons

 The sisters appeared as friends of Florence the maid on "The Jeffersons." George Jefferson agreed to try and help their career by managing them. He unknowingly booked their first show in a honky-tonk type country music club.
Source: Author TC1261

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