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It Cost How Much? Trivia Quiz

Hmmm, actually, all of these songs are "Free". Enjoy!

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

Author
mlcmlc

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
338,588

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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459

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Free" was a one-hit wonder in 1956, reaching number 23 on US Billboard. The singer-songwriter also had a hit with "I Cried" which reached number 30 in 1954. He lived in Australia during the 1960s and 1970s and, for part of that time, hosted his own talk show. Who was this singer-songwriter?

"Free, free to go your way
But let me say
You're always free
To come back to me." Hint

Bobby Scott

Tommy Leonetti

Don Robertson

Sanford Clark

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Question 2 of 10

2. The album "Hearts and Flowers" was released in 1990, and the single "Free" was released soon after. The album reached number 29 on the UK Album Charts, but the single didn't chart. Which blues singer, songwriter and guitarist released these?

"You're free
Make your own decisions
You live your life
And let me live mine" Hint

Daisy Martin

Madlyn Davis

Joan Armatrading

Ida Goodson

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Question 3 of 10

3. Deniece Williams released the R&B hit "Free" in 1976. It reached number 25 on Billboard Hot 100. What album was it released on?

"but I want to be free free free
and I just got to be me me" Hint

This is Niecy

This is My Song

Let's Hear It for the Boy

Water Under the Bridge

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Norwegian debut album, "Another Phase", released in 2002 included "Free" as track one. The album "White Turns Blue", produced to appeal to US audiences, was a compilation of songs from the albums "Another Phase" and "Mellow". The song "Free" was relabeled as "Fragile (Free)". What artist released these albums?

"Coz I am fragile
I am hopeless
I'm not perfect
But I am free..." Hint

Imogen Heap

Beyonce Knowles

Maria Mena

Eva Avila

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Free", written by Beth Nielson Chapman and Annie Roboff, was included as a track on Chapman's album "Look". What artist released the track in 2002 on her album "Cry"?

"You're free
Make your own decisions
You live your life
And let me live mine" Hint

Dolly Parton

Linda Ronstadt

Carrie Underwood

Faith Hill

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Question 6 of 10

6. On the "1999" album, released in 1982, "Free" is a piano ballad about patriotism. What royal-sounding artist released the album?

"Be glad that U r free
Free 2 change your mind
Free 2 go most anywhere, anytime" Hint

Queen

King Curtis

Lady Gaga

Prince

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1971 Chicago released an album with a song titled "Free". The song when released as a single reached number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 list. Can you identify the album where it was first released?

"I just want to be free of all the hurt
Free of all the pain
I want to just end these lonely hours
End these lonely days." Hint

Twenty 1

Days of Thunder

Chicago III

Hot Streets

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Question 8 of 10

8. The album "Twelve Year Silence" was released with the track "Free" in 2005 by Warner Bros. Records. Which band, with members Brett Hestla, Clint Lowery, Troy McLawhorn, Corey Lowery, and Will Hunt, released this debut album?

"Free? Now are you?
Is it life that holds us down?
Free? How are you?
When I'm stuck here on the ground." Hint

Dire Straits

Built to Spill

Dark New Day

Curren$y

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Question 9 of 10

9. Originally released on the album "Harem" in 2003, "Free" was a translation from German. Which soprano singer, often categorized as a classical crossover, translated this with Sophie B. Hawkins for her album?

"I had to be free
Had to be free
From feelings that haunted
I wanted to see
Wanted to be
Free" Hint

Deborah York

Beverly Sills

Sarah Brightman

Joan Sutherland

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which band, often compared the Grateful Dead, released "Free" as the first track on "Billy Breathes"?

"I'm floating in the blimp a lot
I feel the feeling I forgot
I'm floating in the blimp a lot
I feel free!" Hint

The Sugarcubes

Phish

Soundgarden

Happy Mondays

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Free" was a one-hit wonder in 1956, reaching number 23 on US Billboard. The singer-songwriter also had a hit with "I Cried" which reached number 30 in 1954. He lived in Australia during the 1960s and 1970s and, for part of that time, hosted his own talk show. Who was this singer-songwriter? "Free, free to go your way But let me say You're always free To come back to me."

Answer: Tommy Leonetti

Tommy Leonetti also wrote music for film and TV. He was an actor in several shows including "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.", "I Spy", "Hawaii Five-O" and "The Waltons". His song "My City of Sydney", written with Robert Troup, was used by Australian TV channel ATN7 for station identification for a number of years.

2. The album "Hearts and Flowers" was released in 1990, and the single "Free" was released soon after. The album reached number 29 on the UK Album Charts, but the single didn't chart. Which blues singer, songwriter and guitarist released these? "You're free Make your own decisions You live your life And let me live mine"

Answer: Joan Armatrading

Armatrading is the first artist from St. Kitts to have been nominated from a Grammy. In addition, a 2010 release, "This Charming Life", reached number one on the US Blues Chart and spawned an international tour.

3. Deniece Williams released the R&B hit "Free" in 1976. It reached number 25 on Billboard Hot 100. What album was it released on? "but I want to be free free free and I just got to be me me"

Answer: This is Niecy

This was recorded at Columbia Records. The song reached number one in the UK for two weeks in 1977. Deniece Williams also recorded "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" and "Without Us" as duets with Johnny Mathis.

4. The Norwegian debut album, "Another Phase", released in 2002 included "Free" as track one. The album "White Turns Blue", produced to appeal to US audiences, was a compilation of songs from the albums "Another Phase" and "Mellow". The song "Free" was relabeled as "Fragile (Free)". What artist released these albums? "Coz I am fragile I am hopeless I'm not perfect But I am free..."

Answer: Maria Mena

Her debut album, "Another Phase", reached number six on Norwegian charts. Her album for US audiences, "White Turns Blue" reached number 102 on US Billboard 200, and number one on the Billboard Top Heatseekers Chart.

5. "Free", written by Beth Nielson Chapman and Annie Roboff, was included as a track on Chapman's album "Look". What artist released the track in 2002 on her album "Cry"? "You're free Make your own decisions You live your life And let me live mine"

Answer: Faith Hill

The "Cry" album for Faith Hill peaked at number one on US Billboard 200 and US Billboard Top Country Albums. The "Look" album for Beth Nielson Chapman reached number 63 on the UK Albums Chart.

6. On the "1999" album, released in 1982, "Free" is a piano ballad about patriotism. What royal-sounding artist released the album? "Be glad that U r free Free 2 change your mind Free 2 go most anywhere, anytime"

Answer: Prince

This album was a huge success for Prince, peaking at number twelve on the US Billboard 200 chart. This was the first recordings of "The Revolution" and their name can be seen, backwards, on the cover.

7. In 1971 Chicago released an album with a song titled "Free". The song when released as a single reached number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 list. Can you identify the album where it was first released? "I just want to be free of all the hurt Free of all the pain I want to just end these lonely hours End these lonely days."

Answer: Chicago III

The song was written by Robert Lamm and lead vocal was sung by Terry Kath. The band Chicago formed in 1967, and has seen many changes over the years. In 2002, "The Very Best of Chicago: Only the Beginning" was released by Rhino, and included numbers spanning their career.

8. The album "Twelve Year Silence" was released with the track "Free" in 2005 by Warner Bros. Records. Which band, with members Brett Hestla, Clint Lowery, Troy McLawhorn, Corey Lowery, and Will Hunt, released this debut album? "Free? Now are you? Is it life that holds us down? Free? How are you? When I'm stuck here on the ground."

Answer: Dark New Day

The album peaked at number 103 on the US Billboard 200. "Brother", "Pieces", and "Follow the Sun Down" were all released as singles from the album.

9. Originally released on the album "Harem" in 2003, "Free" was a translation from German. Which soprano singer, often categorized as a classical crossover, translated this with Sophie B. Hawkins for her album? "I had to be free Had to be free From feelings that haunted I wanted to see Wanted to be Free"

Answer: Sarah Brightman

"Free" was released as a single in 2004. Sarah Brightman sings pop and classical music, sometimes interweaved. The role of Christine Daae in "The Phantom of the Opera" was created for her.

10. Which band, often compared the Grateful Dead, released "Free" as the first track on "Billy Breathes"? "I'm floating in the blimp a lot I feel the feeling I forgot I'm floating in the blimp a lot I feel free!"

Answer: Phish

"Free" became a successful single, peaking at number eleven on US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart. Phish is known for their improvisation and jams, the music not limited to any one genre. They started in 1983, broke up in 2004 and reunited in 2009.

Source: Author mlcmlc

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