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Hey, Who Wrote That Song? Trivia Quiz

All of the following songs were written by a famous musician, but performed by someone else. I'll give the title of the song and the performer. You tell me who wrote the song!

A multiple-choice quiz by enfranklopedia. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
enfranklopedia

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
52,900

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2045

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'All the Young Dudes,' by Mott the Hoople Hint

Eric Burdon

Paul McCartney

David Bowie

Steve Winwood

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Everytime You Go Away,' by Paul Young Hint

Elton John

Bryan Adams

Phil Collins

Daryl Hall

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Shameless,' by Garth Brooks Hint

Billy Joel

Randy Travis

Richard Marx

Clint Black

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'I've Done Everything For You,' by Rick Springfield Hint

Sammy Hagar

Don Henley

Adam Ant

Steve Perry

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Crazy,' by Patsy Cline Hint

Loretta Lynn

Hank WIlliams, Sr.

Hank Williams, Jr.

Willie Nelson

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Light of Day,' by The Barbusters (Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox's band in the 1987 movie 'Light of Day') Hint

Pat Benatar

Giorgio Moroder

Michael McKean

Bruce Springsteen

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'I'm a Believer,' by The Monkees Hint

Anne Murray

Steven Stills

Judy Collins

Neil Diamond

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'You've Got a Friend,' by James Taylor Hint

Carole King

Kenny Loggins

Carly Simon

Dan Fogelberg

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Mama Told Me Not To Come,' by Three Dog Night Hint

Brian Wilson

Harry Nilsson

Randy Newman

Neil Young

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' by Sinead O'Connor Hint

Stevie Wonder

Prince

Bono

Stevie Nicks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'All the Young Dudes,' by Mott the Hoople

Answer: David Bowie

Mott the Hoople was on the verge of breaking up in 1972. Bowie, a huge fan of the band, talked them into staying together and offered them one of the songs he'd recently written, but not yet recorded. Ian Hunter and company passed on 'Suffragette City,' but enjoyed the biggest commercial hit of their career with 'All the Young Dudes.'

2. 'Everytime You Go Away,' by Paul Young

Answer: Daryl Hall

This song can actually be found on Hall and Oates' 1980 album 'Voices,' but it was never released as a single. Paul Young's cover of the song topped the U.S. charts five years later.

3. 'Shameless,' by Garth Brooks

Answer: Billy Joel

The original version of 'Shameless' can be found on Billy Joel's 1989 album, 'Storm Front.' Brooks released his version two years later on 'Ropin' the Wind.'

4. 'I've Done Everything For You,' by Rick Springfield

Answer: Sammy Hagar

Hagar's version of this song can be found on his 1978 album 'All Night Long.' He was told that Springfield had taken to playing the song in concert a year or two later, and when Hagar attended a performance, he was so impressed with the rendition that he suggested Springfield feature the song on his 1981 album 'Working Class Dog.' The result was a top ten hit.

5. 'Crazy,' by Patsy Cline

Answer: Willie Nelson

Well before Nelson rose to fame, he was a studio musician and Nashville songwriter. 'Crazy' was released in 1961.

6. 'Light of Day,' by The Barbusters (Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox's band in the 1987 movie 'Light of Day')

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

Springsteen wrote this song specifically for the film's soundtrack. He wound up performing a version of it himself in his 1992 'MTV Unplugged' special.

7. 'I'm a Believer,' by The Monkees

Answer: Neil Diamond

Diamond wrote several of the songs recorded by The Monkees. 'I'm a Believer' charted in 1967, and was covered in 2001 by Smash Mouth.

8. 'You've Got a Friend,' by James Taylor

Answer: Carole King

King was one of the most prolific and successful songwriters of the 1960's and 1970's. Taylor relased this particular song in 1971.

9. 'Mama Told Me Not To Come,' by Three Dog Night

Answer: Randy Newman

Long before he found success with 'Short People,' Randy penned this number one hit. It was released in 1970.

10. 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' by Sinead O'Connor

Answer: Prince

The 'rebus' style of the title probably gave this one away. O'Connor released this song, her biggest hit, in 1990. Prince himself can be heard performing the song on his 1993 album 'The Hits, The B-Sides.'

Source: Author enfranklopedia

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