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Song Remakes Trivia Quiz

So nice they were sung twice, by different artists.

A multiple-choice quiz by LostHero22. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
LostHero22

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,417

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1235

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Question 1 of 10

1. Billy Idol had a hit with "Rebel Yell". Who remade this song in 2008? Hint

Disturbed

Drowning Pool

Pantera

System of a Down

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Question 2 of 10

2. Johnny Cash was the original singer of "Hurt".

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Alien Ant Farm had a hit with what song? Hint

"Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson

"Bullet With Butterfly Wings" by Smashing Pumpkins

"Cradle of Love" by Billy Idol

"Mama I'm Coming Home" by Ozzy Osborne

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jack Ingrim was the original singer of "Lips of an Angel".

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote "Live and Let Die"? Hint

Axl Rose

Paul and Linda McCartney

John Lennon

Roger Moore

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Behind Blue Eyes" is a song originally by the Who and later covered by Limp Bizkit.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Limp Bizkit recorded their version of "Faith" in 1997 on their debut album "Three Dollar Bill Y'all". Who originally sang this song? Hint

Wham

George Michael

The Who

The Guess Who

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Question 8 of 10

8. This song was originally sung by Easy E. Dynamite Hack later did a remake of it, giving it a completely different sound. To what song am I making reference? Hint

Boyz 'n the Hood

Express Yourself

100 Miles and Runnin

Just Don't Bite It

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Wallflowers did a cover of "Heroes". Who originally sang this song? Hint

Eric Clapton

David Bowie

Van Morrison

No one, they wrote it

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Question 10 of 10

10. Guns'n'Roses were the first artists to sing "Knocking on Heaven's Door".

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Billy Idol had a hit with "Rebel Yell". Who remade this song in 2008?

Answer: Drowning Pool

Drowning Pool did a remake of the song which is featured on the album "Full Circle".

2. Johnny Cash was the original singer of "Hurt".

Answer: False

Johnny Cash released his cover version in 2002 on the album named - "American IV : The Man Comes Around". The lyrics were slightly altered for Johnny Cash. Trent Reznor and the Nine Inch Nails were the original artists of the song, Trent Reznor actually wrote the song himself.

3. Alien Ant Farm had a hit with what song?

Answer: "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson

Alien Ant Farm covered "Smooth Criminal" and was number one on the US Modern Charts in 2001.

4. Jack Ingrim was the original singer of "Lips of an Angel".

Answer: False

"Lips of an Angel" was Hinder's second hit, in 2007, and was later covered by Jack Ingrim.

5. Who wrote "Live and Let Die"?

Answer: Paul and Linda McCartney

"Live and Let Die" was written by Paul McCartney and his then wife Linda, in 1974. The song has been covered by Guns & Roses, The Pretenders, and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas on a CBS special entitled "Movies Rock".

6. "Behind Blue Eyes" is a song originally by the Who and later covered by Limp Bizkit.

Answer: True

"Behind Blue Eyes" was written by Pete Townshend of the Who. The song was later covered by Limp Bizkit, Bryan Adams, and Sheryl Crow to name a few.

7. Limp Bizkit recorded their version of "Faith" in 1997 on their debut album "Three Dollar Bill Y'all". Who originally sang this song?

Answer: George Michael

"Faith" was written and originally performed by George Michael, and reached number one in 1987, making it his fifth number one hit.

8. This song was originally sung by Easy E. Dynamite Hack later did a remake of it, giving it a completely different sound. To what song am I making reference?

Answer: Boyz 'n the Hood

Dynamite Hack released their cover in 2000 on their album "Superfast". The song was also used on a tribute to rap cd entitled "Take A Bite Outta Rhyme - A Rock Tribute to Rap".

9. The Wallflowers did a cover of "Heroes". Who originally sang this song?

Answer: David Bowie

Jacob Dylan, who is the the lead singer of the the Wallflowers, is the youngest son of Bob Dylan, a successful artist from the 1960s. Many of Bob Dylan's lyrics were about politics and philosophy. His song "Hurricane" was used in the 1999 movie "The Hurricane" starring Denzel Washington about Ruben Carter, a boxer convicted of murder.

The song expressed the view that Carter was innocent and wrongly convicted.

10. Guns'n'Roses were the first artists to sing "Knocking on Heaven's Door".

Answer: False

While Guns'n'Roses had the most success with the song, it was actually written by Bob Dylan. The song was covered over 30 times.

Source: Author LostHero22

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