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Quiz about Soft Cell Songs
Quiz about Soft Cell Songs

Soft Cell Songs Trivia Quiz


Soft Cell had a number of worldwide hits, arguably the most famous of which was the classic 'Tainted Love'. But can you match these lyrics to the correct song?

A multiple-choice quiz by ChubbyMonkey. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
ChubbyMonkey
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
315,582
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
188
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was "dancing, loving, drinking, having fun"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When you're "hanging on with a wing and a prayer", what are you? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "We'll be heroes, we'll be winning" when we what? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "I gave you all a boy can give you"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In which song did you "meet another kind of love, different than the real thing"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. If you "don't tell me your name, I don't want to know", what are you? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. You're "my favourite mutant". Who are you? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What will you need to see "the stars shining down tonight"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who will "live a few years, but she'll have some adventures"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Am I being unrealistic, to feel so nihilistic", and what am I in? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was "dancing, loving, drinking, having fun"?

Answer: Bedsitter

'Bedsitter' was a Top 5 single in the UK, written about Marc Almond's time at art college.
2. When you're "hanging on with a wing and a prayer", what are you?

Answer: On An Up

'On An Up' is not typical of Soft Cell, being considered quite upbeat despite dealing with the separation of two people.
3. "We'll be heroes, we'll be winning" when we what?

Answer: When We Go Marching

'When We Go Marching' has so far only appeared in demo form, from the very early tapes recorded by Soft Cell. Marc Almond has stated that these were never meant for release.
4. "I gave you all a boy can give you"?

Answer: Tainted Love

Very easy! This is of course lyrics from arguably the most famous of all Soft Cell songs, 'Tainted Love'.
5. In which song did you "meet another kind of love, different than the real thing"?

Answer: Meet Murder My Angel

'Meet Murder My Angel' recently appeared as a remix by Marc Almond and Kinky Roland, but was previously only available on the album 'This Last Night in Sodom'.
6. If you "don't tell me your name, I don't want to know", what are you?

Answer: Numbers

'Numbers' deals with the issue of multiple partners, and the despair of life without love.
7. You're "my favourite mutant". Who are you?

Answer: Metro Mr X

Unlikie most other Soft Cell songs, 'Metro Mr X' was written by Dave Ball.
8. What will you need to see "the stars shining down tonight"?

Answer: Torch

'Torch' is one of the more well-known Soft Cell songs, despite being rather sentimental and not in their usual style.
9. Who will "live a few years, but she'll have some adventures"?

Answer: L'esqualita

'L'esqualita' was titled after one of Marc Almond's favourite bars. She "tugs on the reigns of a hundred chihuahuas".
10. "Am I being unrealistic, to feel so nihilistic", and what am I in?

Answer: Darker Times

'Darker Times' is the opening track to 'Cruelty Without Beauty'. It is in a similar style to other titles on the album - such as 'Monoculture' - in dealing with the society of today.
Source: Author ChubbyMonkey

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