"She's a femme fatale" Women of Song Quiz

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1. You may recognize these lyrics. "I did before and had my share It didn't lead nowhere I would go along with someone like you It doesn't matter what you did Who you were hanging with We could stick around and see this night through." But who was the Swedish songstress who lent her talents to this Peter, Bjorn, and John song?

Answer: Victoria Bergsman

Victoria Bergsman got her start in 1995 with indie pop band The Concretes. She would leave them in 2006 to form her new band Taken by Trees. That same year she also provide guest vocals on the Peter, Bjorn, and John number "Young Folks."

2. You may know these lyrics. "What a wonderful hesitation Who would bear to feel sorry for me Dropped another pill just to calm me Collapsed to my knees and fell fast into sleep There I was drifting." But do you know the name of the American singer who sang them?

Answer: Linda Perry

Linda Perry gained success as the singer for the popular early 90s band 4 Non Blondes. Best known for their hit song "What's Going on" which hit number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The lyrics in question are to the song "Drifting" which was featured on their album "Bigger, Better, Faster, More!" released in 1993. Since leaving the band, she's gone on to an even more successful career as a songwriter, penning hits like "Beautiful" for Christina Aguilera, "What You Waiting For" for Gwen Stefani and "Get The Party Started" for Pink.

3. Some of you may know these lyrics. "To pretend no one can find The fallacies of morning rose Forbidden fruit, hidden eyes Courtesies that I despise in me Take a ride, take a shot now Cos nobody loves me It's true Not like you do." But do you know the name of this British artist?

Answer: Beth Gibbons

Beth Gibbons has been the vocalist for English trip-hop band Portishead since its conception in 1991. The song "Sour Times" can be found on the album "Dummy" released in 1994. She has also collaborated with former Talk Talk bassist Paul "Rustin Man" Web on their album "Out Of Season" released in 2002.

4. A few of you will remember these lyrics. "And I keep hoping you are the same as me And I'll send you letters and come to your house for tea We are who we are, what do the others know? But poetry is not for me, so show me the way to go home." But do you know the name of this singer?

Answer: Harriet Wheeler

The singer of this up-beat number is Harriet Wheeler from the English band The Sundays. The song in question is called "My Finest Hour" which can be found on their debut album "Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic" released in 1990. Having only released three studio album from 1990 to 1997, they may best be remembered for their wonderful cover of The Stones classic "Wild Horses" in 1995. Music would eventually take a back seat to parenthood when Wheeler and guitarist David Gavurin decided to focus their time to their two children.

5. You might recall these lyrics. "Say what you mean I've said it so well Me and my own I still, but your damned My eyes are crying, as you slip from my view I guess you know it, I feel for you Yes I do." But which singer sang this number?

Answer: Hope Sandoval

Hope Sandoval is lead singer for the American band Mazzy Star. Best known for their dreamy hit "Fade Into You" released in 1993. The lyrics in question are from the song "Under My Car" that can be found on the "Fade Into You" CD single. Although no official break-up has ever been announced, Hope has collaborated with artists like The Jesus and Mary Chain, Death in Vegas, and The Chemical Brothers.

6. You may know these lyrics. "His wicked sense of humour Suggests exciting sex His fingers focus on her Touches, he's venus as a boy He believes in a beauty He's venus as a boy." But can you name the singer?

Answer: Bjork

Icelandic sensation Bjork got her big break in 1986 with The Sugarcubes. After leaving the band in 1992, she focused on a solo career. The song "Venus As A Boy" can be found on her debut solo album "Debut" released in 1993. The ever versatile Bjork has been nominated for several Grammys, Golden Globes, and an Academy Award.

7. You may know these lyrics. "I'm a black and white ghost In a black and invisible dress Oh what a mess I'm in What kind of fool am I I'm the married kind The kind that said I do Forever searching For someone new." Who's the punk rock goddess who screamed this number?

Answer: Exene Cervenka

Exene Cervenka has shared vocal duties with X co-founder and bass player John Doe for over twenty years. These L.A. punk rock giants formed in 1977, and got a little help from ex-Doors keyboard player Ray Manzarek, who produced their debut album "Los Angeles" in 1980. Cervenka would also marry Doe in 1980, but they would divorce in 1985.

The lyrics in question are from the song "Because I Do" which can be found on the album "Under The Big Black Sun" released in 1982. Always the artist, Cervenka dabbled with acting and landed a role in the movie "Salvation!" opposite Viggo Mortenson in 1986. Playing his on-screen wife, life would imitate art as the two would marry in real life in 1987. Unfortunately they would split in 1992, and later divorce in 1997.

8. You should know these lyrics. "Every time I see you falling I get down on my knees and pray I'm waiting for that final moment You'll say he words that I can't Say." But which lady sang this New Order tune?

Answer: Angie Hart

Angie Hart was the vocalist for the band Frente!. They will most likely be remembered for an acoustic version of the New Order song "Bizarre Love Triangle" in 1994. Originally meant to be a B-side, this moody rendition sparked the public's interest with it's stripped down sound, and Hart's girlish vocals.

Their album "Marvin The Album" was originally released in Australia in 1992, but an international version was later released with "Bizarre Love Triangle" in 1994.

9. You just might recognize these lyrics. "Heavenly wine and roses Seem to whisper to me when you smile Heavenly wine and rose Seem to whisper to me when you smile Sweet Jane Sweet, sweet Jane." But who was the Canadian artist who sang this classic cover?

Answer: Margo Timmins

Margo Timmins is the lead singer for the Canadian Country/Alternative band Cowboy Junkies. Their cover version of The Velvet Underground classic "Sweet Jane" can be found on their album "The Trinity Session" released in 1988. Timmins and the band opted to cover a different version of "Sweet Jane" from the album "1969 The Velvet Underground Live" and not the "Loaded" studio version from 1970.

10. You might recognize this tune. "I don't want to live on charity Pleasure's real or is it fantasy? Reel to reel is living rarity People stop and stare at me We just walk on by-we just keep on Dreaming." But who's the singer of this classic?

Answer: Deborah Harry

Original American Punk/Disco goddess Deborah Harry was the lead singer to the band Blondie. Forming in 1976 in New York, Blondie incorporated many musical styles to come up with a sound all their own. However her image would cause tension within the band as all attention seemed to focus on Harry, and not the music.

The lyrics in question are to the song "Dreaming" which can be found on their album "Eat the Beat" released in 1979. Blondie will always be remembered for their disco fueled number one hit song "Heart of Glass" which can be found on their album "Parallel Lines" released in 1978. Cheers all!

Source: Author dantecmdy

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Here's a little quiz that deals with some of my favorite female singers. Some are easy, and some a bit obscure. I give you a lyric and you give me a name. Enjoy.

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