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Beastly Pop Music Trivia Quiz

The artists performing the following U.S. number one hits-- mostly classic rock-- are all named after (or have names that make mention of) animals. And no, before you wonder, I don't count a 'Beatle' as an animal!

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

Author
RaySizemore

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
11,852

Updated
Feb 22 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1961

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Fill in the band name: The ___________ performed the 1957 hit 'That'll Be The Day'...

Answer: (Bet you some British athletes liked this band...one word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Fill in the blank band name: the _______ posted their first number one hit in 1975 with a song titled 'Best Of My Love.'

Answer: (I wonder if all of the members of this band were bald...one word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Brooklyn-born singer performed the number one hit, 'I Love A Rainy Night'?

Answer: (Bugs you, doesn't it? (first and last name, or last name only))

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Question 4 of 10

4. This band's 'Here I Go Again' hit the top of the charts in October of 1987.

Answer: (one or two words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who performed the 1970 smash hit 'Mama Told Me Not To Come'?

Answer: (When two frankfurters aren't quite enough this evening...three words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Only four of the six members of this band were actually performing their November, 1970 hit 'I Think I Love You'.

Answer: (The group was best known for their TV work.three words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What band recorded the sappy-sweet 1967 hit, 'Happy Together'?

Answer: (Come out of your shell and answer the question! two words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. The August, 1995 hit 'Kiss From A Rose' was the first number one for what artist?

Answer: (It'd be really ironic if this guy liked to go 'clubbing'. one word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. The last number one hit of 1958 was one of the few 'novelty' chart-toppers of the rock era. The song title mentioned the name of the band-- without knowing the song title, name the band.

Answer: (Founded by David Seville. One word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. This is a tough one, so one point plus bonus kudos should you get it right: who hit number one in 1962 and again in 1969 with the songs 'Sheila' and 'Dizzy'?

Answer: (Buck up, little camper! You already have several points-- missing this one isn't so bad. first and l)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Fill in the band name: The ___________ performed the 1957 hit 'That'll Be The Day'...

Answer: The Crickets

This song was inspired by a line by John Wayne's film, 'The Searchers.' It was the also the first number one hit of the rock era to be written by a group with an 'animal' name!

2. Fill in the blank band name: the _______ posted their first number one hit in 1975 with a song titled 'Best Of My Love.'

Answer: The Eagles

'Witchy Woman' was the Eagles' first Top Ten single, three years previous.

3. What Brooklyn-born singer performed the number one hit, 'I Love A Rainy Night'?

Answer: Eddie Rabbitt

Rabbitt's first big break came when Elvis recorded 'Kentucky Rain' in 1970-- a song written by Eddie.

4. This band's 'Here I Go Again' hit the top of the charts in October of 1987.

Answer: Whitesnake

'Here I Go Again' was actually written in Portugal in 1981, and made a brief appearance on the British charts in 1982.

5. Who performed the 1970 smash hit 'Mama Told Me Not To Come'?

Answer: Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night was often criticized for not writing their own material, but should be praised for launching the careers of promising songwriters like Harry Nilsson, Elton John, and the writer of this song-- one Randy Newman.

6. Only four of the six members of this band were actually performing their November, 1970 hit 'I Think I Love You'.

Answer: The Partridge Family

Shirley Jones and David Cassidy had talent enough to sing the songs. Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, and company were talented enough to fake it for the camera.

7. What band recorded the sappy-sweet 1967 hit, 'Happy Together'?

Answer: The Turtles

Gary Bonner and Alan Gordon wrote the song and recorded a demo, which was rejected by so many artists that the overplayed recording was rendered almost unlistenable. The Turtles still liked what they heard, and nailed the final cut in 15 takes

8. The August, 1995 hit 'Kiss From A Rose' was the first number one for what artist?

Answer: Seal

'Kiss From A Rose' was the most successful track from the Batman Forever soundtrack, surpassing U2's release from the album, 'Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me', which peaked at number 16.

9. The last number one hit of 1958 was one of the few 'novelty' chart-toppers of the rock era. The song title mentioned the name of the band-- without knowing the song title, name the band.

Answer: The Chipmunks

Ross Bagdasarian (a.k.a. David Seville) was the creator and most of the vocal talent behind The Chipmunks. He first used the speeded-up voice technique earlier in the year for the number one hit 'Witch Doctor'. Oh, yes, the song title in question here: 'The Chipmunk Song'.

10. This is a tough one, so one point plus bonus kudos should you get it right: who hit number one in 1962 and again in 1969 with the songs 'Sheila' and 'Dizzy'?

Answer: Tommy Roe

The Roe Deer is a small, short-horned animal, common throughout Britain and Europe and ranging as far east as China. Told you that one was tough. :-)

Source: Author RaySizemore

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