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Cover Song Artists Trivia Quiz

Name the artist who covered the song.

A multiple-choice quiz by theslowhands. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
theslowhands

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,709

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
642

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which band recorded a cover version of Captain Beefheart's "Party of Special Things to Do"? Hint

None of these

The Ramones

Jet

The White Stripes

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Question 2 of 10

2. This band covered Michael Jackson's song "Smooth Criminal." Hint

Alien Ant Farm

Randy Jackson

Janet Jackson

Green Day

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which band has done a cover of "Maps," by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who have called it one of the better covers of that song? Hint

Jet

Modest Mouse

The Arcade Fire

Tegan and Sara

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which band(s) have covered Franz Ferdinand's 2004 hit "Take Me Out"? Hint

No one has covered it

Scissor Sisters only

Biffy Clyro & Scissor Sisters

The Vines

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which famous group covered Oasis' "Wonderwall" AND "Champagne Supernova"? Hint

Ben Folds

The Arcade Fire

The Who

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Cure's "Lovesong" was covered by which group? Hint

Styx

311

Night Ranger

The Flaming Lips

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'If I Only Had A Brain' from The Wizard of Oz. This classic song got a version done of it by who? Hint

The Shins

The Flaming Lips

The Cure

Louis Armstrong

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'My Generation' by The Who was covered by this great artist. Who was it? Hint

Underoath

The Smiths

Patti Smith

Modrocket

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Brit covered The Darkness' "I Believe In A Thing Called Love"? Hint

Alex Kapranos

Jamie Cullum

Lemar

The Streets

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Sympathy" by The Rolling Stones was covered by who? Hint

Hot Hot Heat

Eagles

Jane's Addiction

Scissor Sisters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which band recorded a cover version of Captain Beefheart's "Party of Special Things to Do"?

Answer: The White Stripes

The White Stripes released "Party of Special Things to Do" in a 3-track EP in 2000.

2. This band covered Michael Jackson's song "Smooth Criminal."

Answer: Alien Ant Farm

It was on their 2001 release "ANThology."

3. Which band has done a cover of "Maps," by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who have called it one of the better covers of that song?

Answer: The Arcade Fire

It was recorded on a live show in Britain.

4. Which band(s) have covered Franz Ferdinand's 2004 hit "Take Me Out"?

Answer: Biffy Clyro & Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters had it as an exclusive live track, and Biffy Clyro recorded his on a live show.

5. Which famous group covered Oasis' "Wonderwall" AND "Champagne Supernova"?

Answer: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Philharmonic released a 14-track album of Oasis covers in 1997.

6. The Cure's "Lovesong" was covered by which group?

Answer: 311

It was recorded for the movie '50 First Dates' in 2004.

7. 'If I Only Had A Brain' from The Wizard of Oz. This classic song got a version done of it by who?

Answer: The Flaming Lips

It was recorded on October 18, 2005.

8. 'My Generation' by The Who was covered by this great artist. Who was it?

Answer: Patti Smith

It appears on the re-release of her 1975 album Horses as an extra track.

9. Which Brit covered The Darkness' "I Believe In A Thing Called Love"?

Answer: Lemar

His high pitched voice scared at least one radio announcer.

10. "Sympathy" by The Rolling Stones was covered by who?

Answer: Jane's Addiction

It was on their 1987 self-titled release.

Source: Author theslowhands

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