Before and After - Color in Songs Quiz

Answer: Purple

"Deep Purple" was originally a piano composition in 1933 but lyrics were added in 1938 due to its popularity. Through the years many versions were released by various artists including that of Donny and Marie Osmond in 1975 and Nino Tempo and April Stevens in 1963.

"Purple Rain" is a song by Prince and The Revolution, and also the album and movie of the same name. Arguably, it is Prince's signature song. The song, according to Prince, refers to the end of the world while being with the one you love and allowing your faith to navigate you through the purple rain.

Answer: Red

"Saw Red" is a duet by Sublime and Gwen Stefani released in 1994 prior to Stefani's fame with No Doubt. The song appears on Sublime's second album "Robbin' The Hood" and is based on the popular Jamaican tune "She's Mine".

"Red Hot" is a song by Billy Emerson released in 1955 on Sun Records. Since that time many versions were done, including that of 'Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins in 1959. Notably, the song appeared in the 2003 movie "I'll Be There".

Answer: Black

"Dark Black" is a song by Kristina Train from her album of the same name released in 2012. It is a passionate pop song co-written with Martin Craft. Train has been on the music scene since the early 2000s and is also a violinist.

"Black Velvet" is a smash hit by Canadian singer Alannah Myles from 1989. The song was written as a tribute to Elvis Presley that inspired co-writer Christopher Ward while on a visit to Graceland. It charted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990.

Answer: Blue

"Jackie Blue" is a single by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils released in 1975. It is a Southern rock song about a woman in pursuit of happiness who never achieves it. The song was quite successful as it made it to number three on the Hot Billboard 100 and was also covered by "The Smashing Pumpkins" in 1991.

"Blue Jean" is a David Bowie song from his 1984 "Tonight" album. Bowie indicated during a 1987 interview that this tune was an inspiration from Eddie Cochran. The song is in reference to 'picking up girls' and deemed to be sexist but would remain in his live songs portfolio.

Answer: White

"Black or White" is a single by Michael Jackson from his "Dangerous" album of 1991. The song genre is a combination of dance, hip hop and hard rock. The tune is described to be about racial harmony. It made it to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1991 and remained there for seven weeks.

"White Wedding" is a single by Billy Idol from his "Billy Idol" album first released in 1982. It initially received a lukewarm reception but gained popularity with subsequent re-releases. Arguably, it is the most recognized of his songs along with "Rebel Yell".

Answer: Pink

"Nitrogen Pink" is Polly Scattergood's debut single released in 2007. The song is about a friend of hers who is dying from cancer and the fact that nothing is forever. Scattergood is a British singer of the Indie pop genre and has been active since 2005.

"Pink Cadillac" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from 1984. The song is in reference to the analogy of using flashy automobiles as a medium for sexual activity. It is the B-side to Springsteen's hit single "Dancing in the Dark". The song also has many other versions by notable artists including Natalie Cole's in 1987.

Answer: Green

"Little Green" is a 1971 song by Joni Mitchell from her "Blue" album. The song is about her daughter Kelly Dale Anderson which she put up for adoption in 1965 during her times of poverty. They would eventually reunite in 1997 but it was short-lived as they broke off a few years later.

"Green River" is a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival released in 1969. It was written by John Fogerty after getting an inspiration from one of his vacation spots. The song did well for CCR as it reached the second spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Answer: Brown

"Chocolate Brown" is a song by The Cranberries released in 2001 from their "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee" album. The song was co-written by Noel Hogan and Dolores O'Riordan who passed away in January/2018 The Cranberries are an alternative rock band from Ireland since 1989 and have sixteen albums to their credit.

"Brown Sugar" is a popular song by The Rolling Stones from !971. It is a composition by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards written with inspiration from Jagger's ex-girlfriends. The song made it to the top of most worldwide charts including US and Canada but only reached number two in the UK.

Answer: Silver

"Calico Silver" is a song by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition from their 1972 double album, "The Ballad of Calico". The song is about a farmer who leaves the farm due to a prolonged drought to work in the silver mines. It is of a country-rock genre and one of the album's compilation songs about life in Calico, California.

"Silver Train" is a 1973 song by The Rolling Stones off of their "Goats Head Soup" album. The name of the song is in reference to Texas rocker Johnny Winter and his battle with albinism. The tune was written by Jagger and Richards and was the B-side to the hit single "Angie".

Answer: Yellow

"Mellow Yellow" is a song by Scottish singer Donovan, released in 1966 in the USA and 1967 in the UK. The song was thought to have several meanings one of which was that smoking dried banana peels would cause intoxication or getting 'high'. Other meanings will not be mentioned in this forum.

"Yellow Bird" is a song from 1961 by the Arthur Lyman Group. It was Lyman's signature song and biggest pop single reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was originally a Haitian one called "Choucoune" from 1893 before being re-written in English in the mid 1950s.