Music That is Out Of This World Quiz

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Written by band member John Fogerty, "Bad Moon Rising" is a 1969 song by Creedence Clearwater Revival. This 1969 was extremely popular on both sides of the pond. Since it was first released, the song has been recorded by multiple other artists in many different styles from zydeco to psychedelic rock.

Answer: The Age of Aquarius

Written for the 1967 rock musical "Hair", "The Age of Aquarius" is a combination of a couple of songs and actually has multiple titles. Recorded by The Fifth Dimension the song, garnered a Grammy Award for the group. The song's lyrics were based on astrology.

It was thought that the world was entering a new era called the "Age of Aquarious" and leaving behind the "Age of Pisces". A change from the more traditional and moralistic world of the 1950's into a time of peace, love, and happiness. As to whether this is what happened is a matter of opinion.

Answer: Soundgarden

One of the biggest musical groups of the 1990's was the Seattle based group Soundgarden. One of their biggest hits was the apocalyptic tune "Black Hole Sun". While this song sounds like it has multiple singers, one of the interesting things about this song is that only one member, Chris Cornell, sings the song.

His vocals are looped together so that it sounds like multiple people are singing multiple parts.

Answer: False

Frankie Avalon's hit "Venus" is a plea to Venus the Roman goddess of beauty and love. The song is a desperate cry for help in finding true love. This 1959 song can still be heard on oldies stations around the world.

Answer: Space Station #5

"Space Station #5" provides a futuristic look at what the world may become. Moving from space station to underground terrestrial stations. It is a song of doom and devastation and may mirror the depression being fought by the authors Ronnie Montrose and Sammy Hagar. It is a warning of what life may become if we do not save our planet and ourselves.

Answer: Quincy Jones

"Soul Bossa Nova", is a lively Jazz piece of music that was composed and performed by Quincy Jones. This melody is known for its use of a variety of different musical instruments that are not usually used in Jazz compositions. It has been used in many films, television shows and musicals. This image is of a nova that is growing stronger, but will soon calm down.

Answer: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

As this song is from "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life" it is a humorous song. It talks about life in other places and features lots of mathematical and scientific formulas and measurements. This is one of those songs that you will love or you will hate.

Answer: False

"Supersonic Rocket Ship" did come out in 1972, but it was by The Kinks not Elton John. It had a positive message about equality between races, sexes, and nations. but never became a big hit. It was an early example of reggae/rock music.

Answer: England

The lyrics for the popular children's lullaby "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" were penned by English poet Jane Taylor b. 1783. The lyrics came from a poem she wrote called "The Star" which was published in 1806. Although some thought the music was the product of Mozart, most musical scholars are unsure of the authorship. The melody has been used in multiple children's songs for decades.

Answer: Gustav Holst

"The Planets" is considered by most to be English composer Gustav Holst's magnum opus. It has seven parts starting with "Mars" which provides an almost violent start to the music. It is followed by "Venus" that is a calm, serene piece of music. "Mercury" is described as a messenger between the different suites of this piece of music. Next comes "Jupiter" which exudes majestic power. "Saturn" is next and is often interpreted as sad and painful. "Uranus" is a bit odd and somewhat quirky piece melody with unusual changes of tempo.

The final suite is Neptune, which includes a female choir along with the orchestra ending this arrangement in wonderment and tranquility.