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Quiz about Opening Lyrics

Quiz about Opening Lyrics

Opening Lyrics Multiple Choice Quiz | Lyrics Mixture

A collection of opening lines from pop songs ranging from the mid-70s to 2008. All you have to do is guess the song, artist or year - good luck!

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

Author
mm_11

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
310,029

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4230

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (7/10), Guest 172 (6/10), Guest 165 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Well my friends the time has come/Raise the roof and have some fun" is the opening line of a Lionel Richie hit from 1983 - but what is the title of the song? Hint

Dancing on the Ceiling

Stuck On You

Hello

All Night Long

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Look into my eyes/You will see/What you mean to me" was the opening line taken from the 1991 hit 'Everything I Do, I Do It For You', but which artist took the song to Number One? Hint

George Michael

Wet Wet Wet

Bryan Adams

Jason Donavon

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Well sometimes I go out by myself/And I look across the water" is taken from the song 'Valerie', a hit for both The Zutons and Amy Winehouse, but in which year did the Zutons release the original version of this song? Hint

2007

2006

2008

2005

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Question 4 of 10

4. "She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene" is the opening line from a Michael Jackson hit in 1983 - but which one? Hint

Bad

Smooth Criminal

You Are Not Alone

Billie Jean

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?" is the opening from iconic 1975 song "Bohemian Rhapsody" - but which band took the song straight to Number One in the UK charts? Hint

Queen

ABBA

The Electric Light Orchestra

U2

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Celebrate good times come on!" is the opening line to Kool and the Gang song 'Celebration' - but in which year was it first released? Hint

1981

1983

1982

1980

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Why, you must be a girl with shoes like that, she say's you know me well" is the opening line to which Fratelli's song, released in 2006? Hint

Henrietta

Chelsea Dagger

Whistle for the Choir

Mistress Mable

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Question 8 of 10

8. "This thing, called love, I just can't handle it" is the opening line to 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love", a swing hit originally released in 1979 and then covered in the 2000s. Who had a hit with this song on the second occasion? Hint

Leon Jackson

Michael Buble

Ray Quinn

Jamie Cullum

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Question 9 of 10

9. "What is happening here? Something's goin' on that's not quite clear" is the opening line to Lionel Richie hit 'Dancing on the Ceiling', but when was the song first released? Hint

1987

1986

1985

1984

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Question 10 of 10

10. "You can dance, You can jive, having the time of your life" is the opening line to a classic ABBA tune, first released in 1976, but which one? Hint

Waterloo

Fernando

Mamma Mia

Dancing Queen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Well my friends the time has come/Raise the roof and have some fun" is the opening line of a Lionel Richie hit from 1983 - but what is the title of the song?

Answer: All Night Long

Taken from his second album 'Can't Slow Down', the song reached Number One in the Billboard 100 and was at Number Two in the UK singles chart for three weeks.

2. "Look into my eyes/You will see/What you mean to me" was the opening line taken from the 1991 hit 'Everything I Do, I Do It For You', but which artist took the song to Number One?

Answer: Bryan Adams

The title song from the film 'Robin Hood and the Prince of Thieves', 'Everything I Do..." spent a record 16 weeks at the top of the UK singles chart.

3. "Well sometimes I go out by myself/And I look across the water" is taken from the song 'Valerie', a hit for both The Zutons and Amy Winehouse, but in which year did the Zutons release the original version of this song?

Answer: 2006

The original, by The Zutons, was released in 2006 and peaked at Number Nine in the UK singles chart. The cover version, by Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse, was released in 2007 and reached Number Two in the UK charts.

4. "She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene" is the opening line from a Michael Jackson hit in 1983 - but which one?

Answer: Billie Jean

1983 hit 'Billie Jean' was one of Michael Jackson's most successful songs, both in the UK and the US, but is probably best remembered for the video rather than the lyrics and music.

5. "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?" is the opening from iconic 1975 song "Bohemian Rhapsody" - but which band took the song straight to Number One in the UK charts?

Answer: Queen

The opening to "Bohemian Rhapsody" is one of the most well-known intros of all time, but the rest of the song is just as iconic - a timeless classic!

6. "Celebrate good times come on!" is the opening line to Kool and the Gang song 'Celebration' - but in which year was it first released?

Answer: 1980

Another disco classic by Kool and the Gang, 'Celebration' is known for its endless plays at discos, parties, anniversaries and birthdays - the lot!

7. "Why, you must be a girl with shoes like that, she say's you know me well" is the opening line to which Fratelli's song, released in 2006?

Answer: Chelsea Dagger

The Fratelli's second single, 'Chelsea Dagger' peaked at number five in the UK singles chart, and is still played as goal celebration music at many soccer stadiums today.

8. "This thing, called love, I just can't handle it" is the opening line to 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love", a swing hit originally released in 1979 and then covered in the 2000s. Who had a hit with this song on the second occasion?

Answer: Michael Buble

Another timeless classic by Queen, 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' has been covered on many occasions, most notably by Michael Buble on his self-titled album.

9. "What is happening here? Something's goin' on that's not quite clear" is the opening line to Lionel Richie hit 'Dancing on the Ceiling', but when was the song first released?

Answer: 1986

Taken from the album of the same name, 'Dancing on the Ceiling' was one of Richie's last great hits, but is still widely played at discos and nostalgia nights to this day.

10. "You can dance, You can jive, having the time of your life" is the opening line to a classic ABBA tune, first released in 1976, but which one?

Answer: Dancing Queen

Dancing Queen was ABBA's first real success after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with 'Waterloo' in 1974. It is thought of as a classic by people of many generations - I dare anybody not to sing along with fondness when they hear this one on the radio!

Source: Author mm_11

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