Songs By Artists Named "Q"/"X"/"Y"/"Z" Quiz

Answer: Every Time You Go Away

Between 1984 and 1992, Paul Young (real name) had five top 40 tunes on Billboard's Hot 100. Two made the top ten: "Every Time You Go Away" at number one in 1985 and "Oh Girl" at number eight in 1990. John Zacherle's novelty number "Dinner With Drac (Part I)" got to number six on the Top 100 list in 1958, and "Silent Lucidity" by Queensryche made number nine on the Hot 100 in 1991 [both were one-hit wonders]. Also at number nine was "Salt Shaker" by Ying Yang Twins in 2003.

Answer: Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Queen was made up of Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) who died in 1991, Roger Taylor, Brian May, and John Deacon. From 1975-1984 the group had 12 top 40 songs on the Hot 100. Of the four that made the top ten, two reached number one, both in 1980: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "Another One Bites The Dust".

The Youngbloods with "Get Together" (number five in 1969) and Young Dro with "Shoulder Lean" (number ten in 2006) both had one-hit wonders. "Weird Al" Yankovic performed "White And Nerdy" in 2006.

Answer: Harden My Heart

Originally called Seafood Mama, Quarterflash was a sextet from Portland, Oregon, comprised of husband and wife Marv and Rindy Ross, Brian David Willis, Jack Charles, Rich Gooch, and Rick DiGiallonado. On the Hot 100 they had three top forty numbers from 1981-1983.

Their only top ten tune was "Harden My Heart" at number three in 1981. In 1965, "Tell Her No" by The Zombies made number six and "Heart Full Of Soul" by The Yardbirds got to number nine. Young-Holt Unlimited's "Soulful Strut" reached number three in 1968.

Answer: Owner Of a Lonely Heart

An English rock band, Yes had multiple personnel changes over the years. From 1971-1988, the group produced six top 40 numbers on Billboard's Hot 100. Its only top ten song was its only number one song, "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" in 1983. The Zombies performed "Time Of The Season," a number three song in 1969, Quiet Riot did "Cum On Feel The Noize," a number five in 1983, and Young Jeezy offered "Soul Survivor," a number four song in 2005.

Answer: Just Kickin' It

A female quartet from Atlanta, Georgia, Xscape was made up of sisters LaTocha and Tamika Scott, plus Tameka Cottle, and Kandi Burruss. Between 1993 and 2000 they had nine songs in the top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100, six of which made the top ten. Their highest ranked tune was "Just Kickin' It" at number two in 1993. "Love Is In The Air" was a one-hit wonder for John Paul Young at number seven in 1978. "C'Mon Ride It (The Train)" by Quad City DJ's reached number three in 1996. And "Damn" by Youngbloodz made number four in 2003.

Answer: Heart Of Gold

Neil Young (real name) was once a member of Buffalo Springfield and was once a part of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. As a single artist, he had three top 40 tunes on the Hot 100 from 1970-1972. His only top ten melody was "Heart Of Gold" that topped the chart at number one in 1972.

The placements of the other three songs were: Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" at number nine in 1976 and number two in 1992; Zhane's "Hey Mr. D.J." at number six in 1993; and Young Money's "Every Girl" at number ten in 2009.

Answer: She's Not There

The Zombies, an English rock band, were comprised of Colin Blunstone, Hugh Grundy, Rod Argent, Chris White, and Paul Atkinson. Between 1964 and 1969, the group had three top 40 numbers on the Hot 100, all of which got to the top ten: "She's Not There" (number two, 1964), "Time Of The Seasons" (number three, 1969), and "Tell Her No" (number six, 1965).

The Yardbirds got to number six in 1965 with "For Your Love". "Oh Girl" reached number eight in 1990 for Paul Young. And in 1995 Xscape's "Who Can I Run To" made number eight.

Answer: 96 Tears

In 1966, ? (Question Mark) and The Mysterians had two songs in the top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100: "96 Tears" at number one and "I Need Somebody" at number 22. ? (Question Mark) was born Rudy Martinez. The Mysterians were Eddie Serrato, Bobby Balderama, Frank Lugo, and Frank Rodriguez.

At number eight in 1984 was "Legs" by ZZ Top. Xscape's "The Arms Of One Who Loves You" made number seven in 1998. In 2008 "Sexy Can I" by Young Berg (with Ray J.) reached number three.

Answer: A Thousand Stars

"A Thousand Stars" peaked at number three on the Hot 100 in 1960. Kathy Young (real name) with The Innocents (James West, Darren Stankey, and Al Candelaria) had one other top 40 tune, "Happy Birthday Blues" at number 30 in 1961. Queen's "Another One Bites The Dust" topped the chart at number one in 1980.

In 1985, "Sleeping Bag" ranked number eight for ZZ Top. "Understanding" by Xscape made number eight in 1994.

Answer: In The Year 2525

In 1969 (Denny) Zager & (Rick) Evans had a one-hit wonder that also was number one on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, "In The Year 2525". At number four in 1979, "Stumblin' In" was also a one-hit wonder for Suzi Quatro (and Chris Norman). Timi Yuro's "Hurt" reached number four in 1961. And "Bust A Move" by Young M.C. got to number seven in 1989.