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Quiz about Simply the Best
Quiz about Simply the Best

Simply the Best Trivia Quiz


Rock, Pop and R&B are simply the best! I will give you a clue about a song or a group that contains the word "Best". Try to name the artist or group and score a perfect 10!

A multiple-choice quiz by RCollins. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
RCollins
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
375,996
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
240
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Question 1 of 10
1. This artist's 1989 cover version of the "The Best", Originally recorded and released by Bonnie Tyler in 1988, became one of her best known songs. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" was the first Top Ten hit by this artist, who became an MTV video star. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This new wave group had a hit with "My Best Friend's Girl" from their debut album. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Their hit song "Best of My Love" was certified platinum by the RIAA and won a Grammy Award for this group. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This popular R&B group had many hits, including "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me", in 1974. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This popular rock group had a big hit with "You're My Best Friend". Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Grammy-nominated song "Save the Best for Last" became one of the greatest hits of this multi-talented R&B artist, who was also a successful actress. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This band, known for many power ballads and soaring vocals, sang to us about the "Best of Times". Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This artist recorded "Arthur's Theme (Best that You Can Do)" for the film "Arthur". The song won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1981. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After repeated unsuccessful attempts to get an acceptable recording of the song "Love Me Do" with Pete Best on drums, Beatles' producer George Martin eventually ousted Best and was able to produce a number one record with this drummer, who played on his first Beatles' hit single. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This artist's 1989 cover version of the "The Best", Originally recorded and released by Bonnie Tyler in 1988, became one of her best known songs.

Answer: Tina Turner

Tina had additional success covering songs from other artists, most notably with then-husband Ike Turner on "Proud Mary", originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
2. "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" was the first Top Ten hit by this artist, who became an MTV video star.

Answer: Pat Benatar

From her 1980 album "Crimes of Passion", this was Pat Benatar's follow-up hit to her first one ever, which was "Heartbreaker".
3. This new wave group had a hit with "My Best Friend's Girl" from their debut album.

Answer: The Cars

One of several hits on their debut album, the Cars' "My Best Friend's Girl" was also featured on the soundtrack for the 1979 film "Over the Edge".
4. Their hit song "Best of My Love" was certified platinum by the RIAA and won a Grammy Award for this group.

Answer: The Emotions

Fueled by the disco craze, "Best of My Love" won the Grammy Award in 1977 for the best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group for The Emotions, a female R&B group founded by the Hutchinson sisters out of Chicago.
5. This popular R&B group had many hits, including "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me", in 1974.

Answer: Gladys Knight and the Pips

Written by Jim Weatherly and originally performed by country artist Ray Price, Gladys Knight and the Pips took this song to near the top of the R&B charts.
6. This popular rock group had a big hit with "You're My Best Friend".

Answer: Queen

The song was from Queen's hugely successful album "A Night at the Opera", which also featured the epic "Bohemian Rhapsody".
7. The Grammy-nominated song "Save the Best for Last" became one of the greatest hits of this multi-talented R&B artist, who was also a successful actress.

Answer: Vanessa Williams

Besides finding success as a recording artist, Vanessa Williams has had a highly successful career as an actress on film and stage.
8. This band, known for many power ballads and soaring vocals, sang to us about the "Best of Times".

Answer: Styx

"Best of Times" was one of Styx's 16 Top 40 Singles, including the number one "Babe", and "Lady", among others.
9. This artist recorded "Arthur's Theme (Best that You Can Do)" for the film "Arthur". The song won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1981.

Answer: Christopher Cross

The year 1981 was a huge one for Christopher Cross, who had several huge radio hits, including the song "Sailing" which won three Grammy Awards. His debut album, entitled "Christopher Cross", also contained the hits "Ride Like the Wind" and "Never Be the Same", and won the Grammys for Album of the Year.
10. After repeated unsuccessful attempts to get an acceptable recording of the song "Love Me Do" with Pete Best on drums, Beatles' producer George Martin eventually ousted Best and was able to produce a number one record with this drummer, who played on his first Beatles' hit single.

Answer: Andrew White

After original Beatles' drummer Pete Best was dismissed from the band, Martin naturally gave the recording assignment to newly-hired drummer Ringo Starr. But because he had just joined the group and not yet fully meshed musically with John, Paul and George, Starr also failed to meet Martin's high standards for the studio.

In order to get an acceptable recording to market quickly, Martin hired veteran session drummer Andy White to play drums on "Love Me Do" and the record company released that version, which became a hit.
Source: Author RCollins

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