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Sample My Music Trivia Quiz


Questions are on just a few songs that are on my playlist. A mixed genre quiz!

A photo quiz by Saleo. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Saleo
Time
6 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
379,661
Updated
Apr 30 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
495
Last 3 plays: AusSteve (3/10), Guest 198 (6/10), Guest 73 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. "She's hot and cold, hot and cold, Homie I don't know she's hot and cold.."

These are lyrics are from a song called 'Tumblr Girls', which is from an album called 'These Things Happen'. Pick the artist from the following.
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. 'Adventure of a Lifetime' was a song from an album called 'A Head Full of Dreams'. Who was the artist? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Till I hit the dance floor
Hit the dance floor
I got all I need
No I ain't got cash
I ain't got cash
But I got you baby..."

This catchy song is from an album called 'This is Acting'. What is this song that is by an artist who is often hesitant to show her face in public?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This person won an Oscar for the soundtrack to Sam Mendes' James Bond movie 'Spectre'. What was the name of the song and who sang it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Crashing, hit a wall
Right now I need a miracle
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
Stranded, reaching out
I call your name but you're not around
I say your name but you're not around"

The lyrics belong to a song called 'Don't Let Me Down' by which artist?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "If I told you this was only gonna hurt
If I warned you that the fire's gonna burn
Would you walk in? Would you let me do it first?..."

Martin Garrix released this track featuring Bebe Rexha. What was the name of this song with these lyrics?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The break up song called 'Let it Go' was from an album called 'Chaos and the Calm'. Which of the following singers was at the helm of this song? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "It isn't easy for me to let it go
Cause I've swallowed every single word
And every whisper, every sigh
Eats away this heart of mine
And there is a hollow in me now.."

Who sings this track by and what is the name of it?
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Norwegian DJ Kygo released a song which had these lyrics:

"I'm a flame
You're a fire
I'm the dark in need of light
When we touch, you inspire
Feel the change in me tonight
So take me up, take me higher
There's a world not far from here
We can dance in desire
Or we can burn in love tonight.."

What was the name of this song?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "I try to face the fight within
But it's over
I'm ready for the riot to begin
And surrender
I walked the path that led me to the end
Remember
I'm caught beneath with nothing left to give
Forever.."

What rock song does this song belong to?
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Dec 03 2024 : AusSteve: 3/10
Dec 03 2024 : Guest 198: 6/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "She's hot and cold, hot and cold, Homie I don't know she's hot and cold.." These are lyrics are from a song called 'Tumblr Girls', which is from an album called 'These Things Happen'. Pick the artist from the following.

Answer: G-Eazy

This G-Eazy song features Christoph Andersson, who also serves as a producer on the album 'These Things Happen'. In this song, G-Eazy sings about how he is not able to settle down with any one girl and specifically mentions one girl who has caught his fancy.

Other songs in his album 'These Things Happen' are 'Shoot Me Down' and 'Been On'. G-Eazy's released an album called 'When It's Dark Out' in 2015.
2. 'Adventure of a Lifetime' was a song from an album called 'A Head Full of Dreams'. Who was the artist?

Answer: Coldplay

The song is from the album 'A Head Full of Dreams' which had other well known songs like 'Hymn for the Weekend', 'A Head Full of Dreams' and 'Up & Up'. The band is from the UK and has received wide critical acclaim for their music. Other well known singles from this band over the years has been 'The Scientist', 'Viva La Vida', 'Clocks' and 'Fix You'.

They have received multiple Grammy Awards for their music.
3. "Till I hit the dance floor Hit the dance floor I got all I need No I ain't got cash I ain't got cash But I got you baby..." This catchy song is from an album called 'This is Acting'. What is this song that is by an artist who is often hesitant to show her face in public?

Answer: 'Cheap Thrills' by Sia

In this song, Sia sings about how she doesn't need money to have a good time. This song is from her album called 'This is Acting' which features other well known songs like 'Alive' and 'Unstoppable'. Sean Paul features in a remix version of this song.

Other tracks by Sia are 'Chandelier' and 'Elastic Heart'. She featured on David Guetta's songs 'Titanium' and 'She-Wolf'. She is an accomplished songwriter, having written songs for artists like Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce and Maroon 5.
4. This person won an Oscar for the soundtrack to Sam Mendes' James Bond movie 'Spectre'. What was the name of the song and who sang it?

Answer: 'Writing's on the Wall' - Sam Smith

The song was written by Sam Smith and his long time collaborator Jimmy Napes. Both of them won an Oscar for this song, beating out the likes of Lady Gaga and Dianne Warren. The movie itself starred Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes and Christoph Waltz. Sam Smith's other well known singles are 'Lay Me Down', 'Stay With Me' and 'I'm Not the Only One'. He has won multiple Grammys for his music.
5. "Crashing, hit a wall Right now I need a miracle Hurry up now, I need a miracle Stranded, reaching out I call your name but you're not around I say your name but you're not around" The lyrics belong to a song called 'Don't Let Me Down' by which artist?

Answer: The Chainsmokers

This song, released in 2016, was by The Chainsmokers and it featured Daya. Members of this music duo are Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall. Other singles by them are 'Roses' and 'Closer' which features Halsey. The duo's first EP was called 'Bouquet'.
6. "If I told you this was only gonna hurt If I warned you that the fire's gonna burn Would you walk in? Would you let me do it first?..." Martin Garrix released this track featuring Bebe Rexha. What was the name of this song with these lyrics?

Answer: In the Name of Love

This single was released in 2016 by the Dutch DJ Martin Garrix. It features the American vocalist Bebe Rexha. Other well known singles by Garrix were 'Animals', 'Gold Skies' and 'The Only Way is Up'. Other songs that Rexha has helmed are 'I'm Gonna Show You Crazy' and 'Me. Myself & I'.

The music video of this song shows a man (Garrix) and a woman (Rexha), supposedly in love, who jump into a pool together on the backdrop of a mansion and a sky filled with stormclouds.
7. The break up song called 'Let it Go' was from an album called 'Chaos and the Calm'. Which of the following singers was at the helm of this song?

Answer: James Bay

"From walking home and talking loads
To seeing shows in evening clothes with you
From nervous touch and getting drunk
To staying up and waking up with you

But now we're slipping at the edge
Holding something we don't need
All this delusion in our heads
Is gonna bring us to our knees..."

This was the lyrics to the song 'Let it Go' by James Bay which was written by him and Paul Barry. Other songs in this album were 'Hold Back the River', 'Best Fake Smile' and 'Scars'. Bay has been nominated for multiple Grammy awards like 'Best New Artist' in 2016.
8. "It isn't easy for me to let it go Cause I've swallowed every single word And every whisper, every sigh Eats away this heart of mine And there is a hollow in me now.." Who sings this track by and what is the name of it?

Answer: Calvin Harris - 'Sweet Nothing'

This song was from Calvin Harris' album '18 Months'. Other well known tracks from this album were 'Bounce', 'Feels So Close', 'Iron' and 'Let's Go'. Other albums by Calvin Harris were 'Motion' and 'I Created Disco'. Harris remixed Florence and the Machine's song 'Spectrum' and released it as 'Spectrum (Say My Name)'.

The song was well received and did well in the charts. Other songs by Florence and the Machine were 'Dog Days Are Over' and 'Seven Devils'.
9. Norwegian DJ Kygo released a song which had these lyrics: "I'm a flame You're a fire I'm the dark in need of light When we touch, you inspire Feel the change in me tonight So take me up, take me higher There's a world not far from here We can dance in desire Or we can burn in love tonight.." What was the name of this song?

Answer: Firestone

The song features singer Conrad Sewell. It was from Kygo's album called 'Cloud Nine'. Other songs from this album were 'Raging' featuring Kodaline and 'Stay' featuring Maty Noyes. Kygo's birth name is Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll. He received widespread attention for his remix of Ed Sheeran's single 'I See Fire'.
10. "I try to face the fight within But it's over I'm ready for the riot to begin And surrender I walked the path that led me to the end Remember I'm caught beneath with nothing left to give Forever.." What rock song does this song belong to?

Answer: 'Angels Fall' by Breaking Benjamin

This song was by the band Breaking Benjamin, from their album 'Dark Before Dawn'. Other tracks in this album were 'Defeated' and 'Failure'. Breaking Benjamin's discography contains albums like 'Phobia' and 'Dear Agony'. Their tracks like 'The Diary of Jane', 'Blow Me Away', 'Breath', 'Give Me A Sign' and 'Rain' have been well received by fans of their music. Benjamin Burnley, who is the founder of the band, provided vocals for their music.
Source: Author Saleo

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