Can You Walk on Water? Match Quiz | Science and Nature in Songs

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which band sang "Born on the Bayou" in 1969?

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival released the "Born on the Bayou" as the B-Side to their 1969 single "Proud Mary". Both "Born on the Bayou" and "Proud Mary" were featured on Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1969 studio album "Bayou Country". "Born on the Bayou" was featured on the 1998 film "The Waterboy".

2. Which country legend performed the song "The River" in 1992?

Answer: Garth Brooks

"The River" was the fifth single released from Garth Brooks' 1991 studio "album Ropin' the Wind". The song hit number on the country singles charts in both the United States and Canada. The song was inspired by Brooks' childhood hero, singer James Taylor.

3. Which hip hop soul group released the "Waterfalls" in 1995?

Answer: TLC

The song "Waterfalls" was the third single released TLC's 1994 studio album "CrazySexyCool". The song tackled social issues including the illegal drug trade, promiscuity and HIV/AIDS. The song spent seven weeks at number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's highly creative music video won four awards at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards.

4. Who sang "Islands in the Stream" with Kenny Rogers in 1983?

Answer: Dolly Parton

The song "Islands in the Stream" was written by the Bee Gees and performed by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton in 1983. The song was a top five hit in twelve countries.

5. Who sang the reggae style song "The Tide Is High" in 1980?

Answer: Blondie

Blondie recorded a reggae style version of the song "The Tide Is High" for their 1980 album "Autoamerican". Blondie's single peaked in the top ten in eleven countries. The Paragons, Atomic Kitten, Gregory Isaacs, Papa Dee and Kardinal Offishall all recorded versions of "The Tide Is High".

6. Who sang lead on the 1990 song "Across the River"?

Answer: Bruce Hornsby

Bruce Hornsby and the Range recorded the song "Across the River" for their 1990 album "A Night on the Town". This was the last album recorded by Bruce Hornsby and the Range before Hornsby became a solo artist. The single "Across the River" peaked at number one in Canada.

7. Who sang the 1959 song "Sea of Love" with the Twilights?

Answer: Phil Phillips

Phil Phillips and the Twilights sang the doo-wop classic "Sea of Love" in 1959. This song has been covered by the Heptones, the Guess Who, Del Shannon, Tom Waits and the Honeydrippers.

8. Who sang the breakup song "Cry Me a River" in 2003?

Answer: Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake's 2002 song "Cry Me a River" was about his experience ending a difficult romantic relationship. The song hit the top ten in nine countries and won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2004. The song's music video won the Best Male Video and Best Pop Video at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.

9. Who sang "The River of Dreams" in 1993?

Answer: Billy Joel

Billy Joel released the title track to his 1993 album "The River of Dreams" on September 1st, 1993. The song hit the to ten in sixteen different countries. The song was nominated for the 1993 Grammy Record of the Year award.

10. Who recorded the song "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" in 1967 right before his death?

Answer: Otis Redding

Otis Redding recorded "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" over a couple of weeks in November and early December of 1967. Otis Redding died in a plane crash on December 10, 1967. "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" was recorded as a single in January of 1968. The song won the Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

11. Who sang about going to "Fire Lake" in 1980?

Answer: Bob Seger

"Fire Lake" was the first single released from Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band's 1980 studio album "Against the Wind". Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles provided background vocals for this song.

12. Who had a hit single with "Beyond the Sea" in 1960?

Answer: Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin had a top ten hit in the United States and the United Kingdom in 1960 with the song "Beyond the Sea". The song was originally written and performed in French as "La Mer" by Charles Trenet. George Benson, Harry James, Helen Shapiro and Bing Crosby were among the many artist who recorded a version of "Beyond the Sea".

13. Who sang "Walk on the Ocean" in 1992?

Answer: Toad the Wet Sprocket

Toad the Wet Sprocket recorded the song "Walk on the Ocean" from their 1991 studio album "fear". An acoustic version of the song was recorded for the group's compilation album "Acoustic Dance Party" in 1994.

14. Who sang about going back to "Blue Bayou" in 1963?

Answer: Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison's version of the song "Blue Bayou" was recorded for his 1963 studio album "In Dreams". The song became a top ten hit in five different countries. Linda Ronstadt recorded a popular version of "Blue Bayou" in 1977.

15. Which band sang "Green River" in 1969?

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

"Green River" was the title track to a 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival studio album. The song was a top ten his in seven different countries. The song is heard on the video games "Rock Band", "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" and "Mafia III".

Source: Author workisboring

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor 1nn1 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Can You Walk on Water? Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about songs containing bodies of water in the song. These bodies of water could be lakes or seas or rivers or even waterfalls. Please match the song titles with artist.

Questions		Choices
1. Which band sang "Born on the Bayou" in 1969?		Bruce Hornsby
2. Which country legend performed the song "The River" in 1992?		Billy Joel
3. Which hip hop soul group released the "Waterfalls" in 1995?		TLC
4. Who sang "Islands in the Stream" with Kenny Rogers in 1983?		Roy Orbison
5. Who sang the reggae style song "The Tide Is High" in 1980?		Dolly Parton
6. Who sang lead on the 1990 song "Across the River"?		Bobby Darin
7. Who sang the 1959 song "Sea of Love" with the Twilights?		Garth Brooks
8. Who sang the breakup song "Cry Me a River" in 2003?		Bob Seger
9. Who sang "The River of Dreams" in 1993?		Creedence Clearwater Revival
10. Who recorded the song "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" in 1967 right before his death?		Otis Redding
11. Who sang about going to "Fire Lake" in 1980?		Creedence Clearwater Revival
12. Who had a hit single with "Beyond the Sea" in 1960?		Justin Timberlake
13. Who sang "Walk on the Ocean" in 1992?		Toad the Wet Sprocket
14. Who sang about going back to "Blue Bayou" in 1963?		Phil Phillips
15. Which band sang "Green River" in 1969?		Blondie