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Lionel Richie Trivia Quiz

The first in what I hope will be many quizzes based on the American singer, who has been churning out hits for nearly three decades.

A multiple-choice quiz by mm_11. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mm_11

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,244

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1023

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 146 (7/10), Guest 99 (8/10), Guest 159 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lionel didn't begin his career as a solo artist - he was a member of a soul band. But can you name that band? Hint

The Commodores

Heatwave

Kool and the Gang

The Temptations

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Three Times A Lady" was first performed by Lionel Richie.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is the missing word - "_____
_____ don't you walk on by, _____
_____ don't you make me cry"? Hint

Crying Baby

Penny Lover

My Darling

Beautiful Lady

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which fairy-tale character has Lionel Richie written and performed a song about? Hint

Red Riding Hood

Snow White

Cinderella

Goldilocks

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which disco hit, known for it's 80's bad dancing and crazy clothing contained in the video, was a US number one for four weeks in 1983? Hint

All Night Long

Three Times A Lady

Say You, Say Me

Machine Gun

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Question 6 of 10

6. With whom did Lionel Richie duet with for the 1981 hit "Endless Love"? Hint

Mariah Carey

Jocelyn Brown

Enrique Iglesias

Diana Ross

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1977, Lionel Richie and The Commodores had a chart hit with "Easy". But can you remember which day was mentioned in the chorus of the song? Hint

Monday

Sunday

Wednesday

Friday

8. Throughout his career, Lionel Richie showed just how musically diverse he is, churning out ballads, funk, R&B and disco songs. Can you fill in the blank in the title of his up-tempo hit in 1986 - "Dancing On The _______"? Hint

Dancefloor

Carpet

Walls

Ceiling

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Question 9 of 10

9. A Lionel Richie song was featured on a "Grand Theft Auto" video Game.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. From which US state does Lionel hail from? Hint

Mississippi

Arkansas

South Carolina

Alabama

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lionel didn't begin his career as a solo artist - he was a member of a soul band. But can you name that band?

Answer: The Commodores

The Commodores were almost as popular as Lionel Richie himself, but Lionel went on to eclipse the success of the band who he was the lead singer of until 1982, when he began a hugely successful solo career.

2. "Three Times A Lady" was first performed by Lionel Richie.

Answer: False

Trick question! The misconception of many people is that Lionel Richie released and performed "Three Times A Lady" during his solo career, but the song was actually written by Lionel and performed/released by The Commodores in 1978.

3. Which of the following is the missing word - "_____ _____ don't you walk on by, _____ _____ don't you make me cry"?

Answer: Penny Lover

"Penny Lover" was a slow, romantic song with some beautiful, thought-provoking lyrics. It did not reach Number 1 in the US, but had huge success in the UK.

4. Which fairy-tale character has Lionel Richie written and performed a song about?

Answer: Cinderella

"Cinderella" was another classic, romantic Lionel song, which again did not have the same success in the US as it achieved in the UK. Lionel later admitted that this song was written about and for his former wife, Brenda Harvey.

5. Which disco hit, known for it's 80's bad dancing and crazy clothing contained in the video, was a US number one for four weeks in 1983?

Answer: All Night Long

I cringe when I look back on the video for "All Night Long" now, but I suppose everyone danced like that in the 80's! Bad dancing and crazy clothes aside, "All Night Long" will probably be the song Lionel Richie is most remembered for.

6. With whom did Lionel Richie duet with for the 1981 hit "Endless Love"?

Answer: Diana Ross

"Endless Love", sung by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross in 1983, was a US number one for nine weeks and enjoyed similar success in the UK. It was later covered by Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey.

7. In 1977, Lionel Richie and The Commodores had a chart hit with "Easy". But can you remember which day was mentioned in the chorus of the song?

Answer: Sunday

"Easy like Sunday morning"

Somewhat ridiculously, "Easy" only reached number nine in the UK Singles Chart and is my favourite Lionel/Commodores song of the lot.

Answer: Ceiling

Another Lionel classic, "Dancing On The Ceiling" is still played at weddings and birthday discos today and is generally popular with anyone who lived through the 1980's disco era.

9. A Lionel Richie song was featured on a "Grand Theft Auto" video Game.

Answer: True

"Running With The Night" was featured in "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" following the game's release in 2002, but was removed from later versions of the game.

10. From which US state does Lionel hail from?

Answer: Alabama

Lionel was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on June 20th, 1949. He later moved to Illinois, where he graduated from Joliet Township High School. Choosing not to move into the area of economics (which he later gained a Major in) Lionel eventually became the lead singer and saxophonist of his first group (The Commodores) in 1968. He went on to become one of the world's most renown soul and R&B singer of his generation.

Hope you have enjoyed my quiz on one of my favourite artists and I hope that it has given you an insight into the life and career of one of the best voices of the 70's and 80's. Most of all, I hope you share my high opinion of him!

Source: Author mm_11

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