Hits from 1993 Trivia Quiz

Answer: River

Billy Joel was born in New York in 1949. In the summer of 1993, Joel released his 12th album titled "River of Dreams". The song "The River of Dreams" became the lead single from the album. The song reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. On the US Billboard Mainstream chart, the song reached number two. Joel also earned a Grammy nomination in 1994 for his hit song.

Answer: Love

Former child star Joey Lawrence was born in Montgomery, Pennsylvania. In early 1993, he released "Nothing My Love Can't Fix" and it became a hit. The song reached number six on the US Billboard Hot Airplay 100 chart. The song also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart reaching number 19. "Nothing My Love Can't Fix became" one of the three singles that was released from his self-titled debut album. Lawrence released the hit song while starring on the teen sitcom "Blossom".

Answer: Dreams

British singer Gabrielle was born in London, England. She burst into the music scene in 1993 with the hit song "Dreams". The song was released in the summer of 1993, and it reached number one on the Canada Dance chart and UK single chart. "Dreams" was the lead single lifted from her debut album titled "Find Your Way". Her debut album was released in late 1993.

Answer: Vain

Culture Beat was a duo which are known for their Euro-dance, house music. The duo released their second album titled "Serenity" in the summer of 1993. The single "Mr. Vain" was released as the album's lead single, and it became a big hit. The song reached number one in several countries such as Denmark, Austria, The Netherlands, and Italy.

Answer: Kickin'

R&B group Xscape formed in Atlanta, Georgia in the early 1990s. The group was discovered by producer Jermaine Dupri. In late 1993, the group released their debut album titled "Hummin Comin At Cha". Released in the summer of 1993, the group's first single "Just Kickin It" reached number one on the Billboard R&B charts in the US. In early 1994, the group's debut album reach platinum.

Answer: Nothing

Released in early 1993, "I Have Nothing" became the third single lifted from the Bodyguard soundtrack. The song reached to number four on on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number one on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. In late 2017, The Bodyguard soundtrack became 18 times platinum, and became one of the highest selling soundtracks of all time.

Answer: Carolina

Shaggy was a Reggae musician that was born in Jamaica and raised in New York. In early 1993, he released the single "Oh Carolina" and it became a hit worldwide. The song reached number one on the UK single chart and Ireland chart. The song was the lead single from his debut album titled "Pure Pleasure", which was released in mid-1993. "Oh Carolina" was recorded first by The Folkes Brothers in 1960.

Answer: Rain

After her 1983 self-titled debut, Madonna became a household name. In late 1992, she released her fifth album titled "Erotica". In the summer of 1993, the song "Rain" was released. "Rain" reached number 14 on the US billboard Hot 100 charts. The song also charted number seven on the US Adult Contemporary Billboard chart.

Answer: Again

Tears for Fears was a British band that formed in 1981. In 1983, the band released their debut album. During the 1980s, the group managed to receive several hits under their belts. In 1993, the band released their fourth album "Elemental". "Break it Down Again" became the lead single from their album, which reached number one on the US Billboard Modern Rock chart. On the Billboard top 40 the song landed in the top 10.

Answer: Never

Exposè was a trio that formed in Miami, Florida who gain fame in the mid-1980s. The group was known for their freestyle hit songs. In 1992, the group released their third self-titled album. In early 1993, the group released "I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me".

The song reached number one on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.