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"American Idol" Singles Trivia Quiz

For all of you "American Idol" fans, a moment like this is the perfect time to take the lyrics challenge. Just finish the lines from these three great winning tunes by Kelly, Ruben, and Clay. Enjoy the experience!

A multiple-choice quiz by memorylane42. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
memorylane42

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,721

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Kelly Clarkson sang these lyrics in her 2002 hit single: "A moment like this. Some people wait a ..." Can you complete this line?

Answer: (One Word, 8 letters)

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Question 2 of 15

2. Can you complete this lyrical statement from Kelly Clarkson's single record of the first season of "American Idol"? "For a moment like this. Some people search forever. For that one..." Hint

special kiss

special hit

great moment

perfect thrill

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Question 3 of 15

3. Fill in the missing words from Kelly Clarkson's (2002) single "A Moment Like This"? "Everything changes, but...Something so tender, I can't explain" Hint

life's still a game

beauty remains

greatness remains

love is the same

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Question 4 of 15

4. Kelly Clarkson's "American Idol"I single ends with these lines: "Oh I can't believe it's happening to me. Some people wait a lifetime for a..."

Answer: (3 words)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which contestants sang "A Moment Like This" during the final competition of the first season of "American Idol" in 2002? Hint

both Kelly and Justin

Justin Guarini only

Kelly Clarkson only

neither Kelly nor Justin

6. Ruben Studdard sang these lines from his 2003 hit single, from the second "American Idol" series. What elusive goal is he referring to? "Everybody's looking for that something. One thing that..." Hint

brings them to their feet

makes it all complete

happens when they meet

can not be beat

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Question 7 of 15

7. Where does Ruben Studdard believe that one special thing can be found in his popular single record from "American Idol" (season 2)? "You'll find it in the strangest places. Places you never..." Hint

expected to find it

dreamed of before

thought you would see

Knew it could be

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Question 8 of 15

8. Complete this line from Ruben Studdard's 2003 hit single. "Who can deny the joy it brings when you find that special thing. You're flying..."

Answer: (Two Words, 7,&5 letters)

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Question 9 of 15

9. Ruben Studdard sings about a special dream in his 2003 hit single from the second season of "American Idol". Can you identify it? "You've got to fight for every dream. Cause who's to know which one you let go..." Hint

could have conquered defeat

would have made you complete

would have lifted your feet

might have been very sweet

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Question 10 of 15

10. Ruben Studdard ends his winning single from "American Idol" (season 2) with these lines: "And you're the place my life begins, and you'll be where it ends. I'm flying without wings. And that's the joy you bring. I"m..."

Answer: (three words, you know the answer))

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Question 11 of 15

11. Can you complete these lines from Clay Aiken's hit single from the second season of "American Idol"? "If you told me that is what heaven is, well you'd be right. I've been waiting forever for this..." Hint

This is the night

fly with me tonight

turn on the light

please hold me tight

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Question 12 of 15

12. What does Clay Aiken question, that he is holding back, in these lines from his "American Idol" hit single (of 2003)? "When the answer to all my dreams is as close as a touch away. Why am I here holding back..." Hint

on this beautiful day

what won't go away

What I"m trying to say

All you want me to say

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Question 13 of 15

13. What personal adventure does Clay Aiken foresee in these lines from his popular 2003 single, "This Is The Night"? "Hold me close to your heart. I would go with you to the end of the earth..." Hint

and I'll try

and we'll fly

and we'll start

we won't part

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Question 14 of 15

14. What life changing event does Clay Aiken anticipate in these lines from his ("American Idol"2) single? "This is the night when we capture forever and all our tomorrows begin. After tonight we'll never..." Hint

be lonely again

want to pretend

need to defend

go flying again

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Question 15 of 15

15. Clay Aiken ends his 2003 "American Idol" single with these lines."I would go with you to the end of the earth and we'll fly. I'd been waiting forever for this. This is..."

Answer: (two Words (no further clues needed))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Kelly Clarkson sang these lyrics in her 2002 hit single: "A moment like this. Some people wait a ..." Can you complete this line?

Answer: lifetime

Kelly Clarkson belted out a beautiful, teary-eyed performance of "A Moment Like This" at the end of the final "American Idol" show (of its first season), when she made entertainment history by becoming the first "American Idol" in September of 2002.

2. Can you complete this lyrical statement from Kelly Clarkson's single record of the first season of "American Idol"? "For a moment like this. Some people search forever. For that one..."

Answer: special kiss

"A Moment Like This" is actually song #2 on Kelly's single CD, along with "Before Your Love". "A Moment Like This" was written by Jorgen Elofsson and John Reid.

3. Fill in the missing words from Kelly Clarkson's (2002) single "A Moment Like This"? "Everything changes, but...Something so tender, I can't explain"

Answer: beauty remains

"A Moment Like This" is also included in Kelly's first full CD, "Thankful".

4. Kelly Clarkson's "American Idol"I single ends with these lines: "Oh I can't believe it's happening to me. Some people wait a lifetime for a..."

Answer: moment like this

Kelly was a 20 year old cocktail waitress from Burleson Texas before entering the "American Idol" competition that ultimately made her a star.

5. Which contestants sang "A Moment Like This" during the final competition of the first season of "American Idol" in 2002?

Answer: both Kelly and Justin

This song was specifically written for the "American Idol" finalists. Both Kelly, and her runner-up, Justin Guarini sang it during the final competition. Though Justin also performed a moving rendition of the song, Kelly prevailed by earning approximately 58% of the votes, to Justin's 42%.

Answer: makes it all complete

"The Velvet Teddy Bear", Ruben Studdard, sang "Flying Without Wings" during the final night of competition for the second season of "American Idol" and again upon becoming the second "America Idol" in January, 2003.

Answer: Knew it could be

Christopher Ruben Studdard was a 24 year old from Birmimgham, Alabama when he entered the "American Idol" competition that rocketed him to fame. Before "American Idol" he performed locally with bands, "Just A Few Cats", and "God's Gift".

8. Complete this line from Ruben Studdard's 2003 hit single. "Who can deny the joy it brings when you find that special thing. You're flying..."

Answer: without wings

"Flying Without Wings" was written by Wayne Hector and Steve Mac. It was origionally recorded by the Irish boy band, "Westlife". This song topped the UK Singles Chart in 1999; and was performed by Garth Gates in the semi-finals of "Pop Idol" in 2001. The song "Superstar" written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell, (and previously recorded by "The Carpenters") is included on this single.

Answer: would have made you complete

"Flying Without Wings" is also included in Ruben's first full CD, "Soulful".

Answer: flying without wings

The final competition of "American Idol" 2, generated approximately 24 million votes for Ruben Studdard, and Clay Aiken cimbined.

Answer: This is the night

Clay Aiken lost the title of "American Idol" to Ruben Studdard by a very narrow margin of votes that equaled one half of one percent of the total 24 million calls received.

Answer: What I"m trying to say

"This Is the Night" was written for Clay by Aldo Nova, Gary Burr, and Chris Braide. Like "A Moment Like This", it was produced by Steve Mac for Rokstone Productions. "Flying Without Wings" was produced by The Underdogs and Face; and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound Chelsea of New York.

13. What personal adventure does Clay Aiken foresee in these lines from his popular 2003 single, "This Is The Night"? "Hold me close to your heart. I would go with you to the end of the earth..."

Answer: and we'll fly

Clay Aiken was a 24 year old from Raleigh, North Carolina when he entered American Idol. He previosly worked with autistic children, and individuals with other physical and mental disabilities through the "Buben-Aiken Foundation" of which he is a co-founder.

Answer: be lonely again

"This Is The Night" is the #2 song on Clay's single CD. It follows Paul Simon's "Bridge Over Troubled Water". "This Is The Night" is also included in his CD, "Measure Of A Man".

15. Clay Aiken ends his 2003 "American Idol" single with these lines."I would go with you to the end of the earth and we'll fly. I'd been waiting forever for this. This is..."

Answer: the night

As of April,2004, "This Is The Night" is the second highest selling CD in America. It sold 392,000 copies in its first week of marketing. Elton John's "Candle In The Wind"(1997), written for Princess Diana is #1.

Source: Author memorylane42

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