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Songs from around the world. Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains the names of Countries or Nations from around the world, which are in the titles of songs.

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

Author
ovalrocker

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
256,549

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
773

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what country was Bruce Springsteen "born". Hint

USA

Mexico

Canada

England

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Cry for the Nations" was a minor UK hit for who in 1980? Hint

Rick Springfield

Leo Sayer

Michael Schenker Group

Phillip Schofield

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who had a terrible itch caused by a "Spanish Flea" in 1965? Hint

Bow Wow Wow

Level 42

Herb Alpert

Pearl Jam

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Question 4 of 10

4. Back in the 1940s, this was a famous tune for Glenn Miller. Hint

Patrolling America

American Patrol

American on Parade

P - 51 on Patrol

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Question 5 of 10

5. T'Pau had a big hit with "... in your Hand". Hint

China

America

Africa

England

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who walked like an Egyptian in 1986? Hint

Bonfire

Beautiful South

Bangles

Big Bang Theory

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Don't Cry for me Argentina" is from which musical/movie? Hint

West Side Story

The Rocky Horror Show

Evita

Starlight Express

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Question 8 of 10

8. Many nations are Islands, so who recorded a song called "Living on an Island"? Hint

Status Quo

Sweet

Stone the Crows

Tesla

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Question 9 of 10

9. Simon and Garfunkel were both born in this country, and also recorded a song by the same name. Hint

Scotland

England

America

Jamaica

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Question 10 of 10

10. Most of the big cities in the world have an area known as China Town. Which hard rock band released a song called China Town? Hint

Triumph

We've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It

Vanity Fare

Thin Lizzy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what country was Bruce Springsteen "born".

Answer: USA

Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" got to number five in the UK single charts in June 1985. This single was a double "A" side with "I'm on Fire" on the reverse.

2. "Cry for the Nations" was a minor UK hit for who in 1980?

Answer: Michael Schenker Group

It only got to number 56 in the UK single charts in November 1980. Michael was at one time teamed up with his brother Rudolph in the Scorpions.

3. Who had a terrible itch caused by a "Spanish Flea" in 1965?

Answer: Herb Alpert

Herb along with the Tijuana Brass got to number three in the UK single charts in November of that year. Together they were possibly the biggest selling instrumental act of this era.

4. Back in the 1940s, this was a famous tune for Glenn Miller.

Answer: American Patrol

Possibly the best known big band leader. Miller lost his life in a small aircraft over the English channel during the Second World War.

5. T'Pau had a big hit with "... in your Hand".

Answer: China

This was T'Pau's first and only UK number one in October 1987. Also this song was the UK's 600th number one, from when the chart started way back in 1952.

6. Who walked like an Egyptian in 1986?

Answer: Bangles

Got to number three in the UK singles chart in September 1986. The Bangles comprised of Susanna Hoffs, sisters Vicki & Debbi Peterson and Michael Steele.

7. "Don't Cry for me Argentina" is from which musical/movie?

Answer: Evita

Many people have sung this song with one of the best being Elaine Paige. Elaine has starred in and sung many songs from musicals including "Memory" from "Cats".

8. Many nations are Islands, so who recorded a song called "Living on an Island"?

Answer: Status Quo

This got to number 16 in the UK singles chart in 1979, and was a track from the "Whatever You Want" album. Quo are my personal favourite band, still rocking after 40 years!

9. Simon and Garfunkel were both born in this country, and also recorded a song by the same name.

Answer: America

Paul Simon was born in New Jersey and Art Garfunkel in New York. The pair met at High School and the rest as they say is history.

10. Most of the big cities in the world have an area known as China Town. Which hard rock band released a song called China Town?

Answer: Thin Lizzy

China Town got to number 21 in the UK singles chart in May 1980. Sadly the lead singer/bass guitarist, Phil Lynott, died over 20 years ago in 1986.

Source: Author ovalrocker

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