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Quiz about That cant be the title can it Part 3

That can't be the title, can it? Part 3 Quiz

The titles of most popular songs can often be guessed from repeated words of the chorus - not these! Do you know which not-so-obvious titles go with these lyrics? Read carefully, there are some hints.

A multiple-choice quiz by mike32768. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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mike32768

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. In late 1969, the (then) fictitious band, Steam, released a song that shot to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Its opening lyrics were as follows:

"Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye
He'll never love you, the way that I love you"

What is this song's full title?
Hint

Goodbye

Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

Na na na na

Hey hey hey

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Question 2 of 10

2. In March 1979, the British band Supertramp released its Grammy winning, number one album, "Breakfast in America". The album's best charting song started with:

"When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful,
A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical."

The singer went on about his being taught to be sensible, responsible, and practical. He was taught other things, one referenced in the song's title. What is the rational title of this song?
Hint

The Vegetable Song

The Logical Song

The Clinical Song

The Cynical Song

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Who released their second album in 1966. On it, a short song was supplied by bassist John Entwistle. It contained the lyrics:

"Look, he's crawling up my wall
Black and hairy, very small
Now he's up above my head
Hanging by a little thread
.
.
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly..."

Which of the following arachnid song titles is correct?
Hint

Muffet's Friend

Itsy Bitsy

Shelob

Boris the Spider

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sorry, but "Jeremiah was a Bull Frog" was NOT the name of this hit by Three Dog Night. What is the merry title?
Hint

Welcome to My Pad

Joy to the World

Tadpole's Home

Green Water

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Question 5 of 10

5. Appearing in 1983 as the B-side of "Back on the Chain Gang", this song by The Pretenders might be referred to as "I Went Back to Ohio", but that would be wrong. What song, lamenting the condition of Chrissie Hynde's home state, is this?
Hint

Boston Breakdown

Detroit , Where Are You?

My City Was Gone

Pittsburgh is Rusting

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Question 6 of 10

6. Here are some lyrics from Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon"...

"The lunatic is on the grass
The lunatic is on the grass
Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs
Got to keep the loonies on the path"

This song about mental deficiencies has which title?
Hint

Atom Heart Mother

Brain Damage

Ummagumma

Meddle

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Question 7 of 10

7. This slow love song is one of the most recorded songs ever. Its best known version is probably the 1965 release credited to the Righteous Brothers which made a big comeback with the 1990 release of the movie "Ghost". While its melody is very well known, the title is not so obvious.

"Oh, my love, my darling,
I've hungered for your touch a long, lonely time.
Time goes by so slowly and time can do so much.
Are you still mine?
I need your love,
I need your love,
God speed your love to me."

Originally used in an obscure prison movie, what is this song?
Hint

Endless Love

Unchained Melody

Bring it Back

Lonely Soul

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Question 8 of 10

8. Stephen Stills wrote this song about his soon-to-be former girlfriend upon their impending break up.

"I am yours, you are mine,
You are what you are
And you make it hard"

What's the name of this hit?
Hint

Dark Star

D�j� Vu

Suite: Judy Blue Eyes

Teach Your Children

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Question 9 of 10

9. This progressive rock radio staple was released by the Doors on their 1970 album "Morrison Hotel".

"There's blood in the streets, it's up to my ankles
Blood in the streets, it's up to my knee
Blood in the streets in the town of Chicago
Blood on the rise, it's following me."

What is the seemingly nonsensical title of this song? Hint

Roadhouse Blues

Ship of Fools

Peace Frog

Blue Sunday

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Question 10 of 10

10. This 1981 song by The Moody Blues, opens with the lyrics:

"Won't you take me back to school?
I need to learn the golden rule.
Won't you lay it on the line.
I need to hear it just one more time."

The repeating lyrics are:

"Oh, won't you tell me again?
Oh, oh, can you feel it?
Oh, won't you tell me again... tonight?"

What is this song's title?
Hint

The Rain

The Voice

The Fall

The Sound

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In late 1969, the (then) fictitious band, Steam, released a song that shot to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Its opening lyrics were as follows: "Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye He'll never love you, the way that I love you" What is this song's full title?

Answer: Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

The lyrics continue:
"'Cause if he did, no no, he wouldn't make you cry
He might be thrillin' baby but
a-my love (my love, my love)
So dog-gone willin'
So kiss him
(I wanna see you kiss him, wanna see you kiss him)
Go on and kiss him goodbye"

It was written by Gary DeCarlo, Dale Frashuer, and Paul Leka, who, embarrassed by the quickly-put-together recording, decided to credit a fictitious band with the song.

2. In March 1979, the British band Supertramp released its Grammy winning, number one album, "Breakfast in America". The album's best charting song started with: "When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful, A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical." The singer went on about his being taught to be sensible, responsible, and practical. He was taught other things, one referenced in the song's title. What is the rational title of this song?

Answer: The Logical Song

The single "The Logical Song" was written and sung by band member Roger Hodgson. It climbed to number 6 in the US and number 7 in the UK, becoming their top charting single ever in both countries. The chorus was:

"When all the world's asleep,
The questions run too deep
For such a simple man.
Won't you please, please tell me what we've learned?
I know it sounds absurd
But please tell me who I am."

3. The Who released their second album in 1966. On it, a short song was supplied by bassist John Entwistle. It contained the lyrics: "Look, he's crawling up my wall Black and hairy, very small Now he's up above my head Hanging by a little thread . . Creepy, crawly Creepy, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly..." Which of the following arachnid song titles is correct?

Answer: Boris the Spider

The Who's second album, "A Quick One", was released in the US with the less suggestive title, "Happy Jack". Overall, the album was considered one of the band's weakest, but the song, "Boris the Spider" became Entwistle's most popular composition and remained a staple for the band's live performances.

4. Sorry, but "Jeremiah was a Bull Frog" was NOT the name of this hit by Three Dog Night. What is the merry title?

Answer: Joy to the World

The song was written by Hoyt Axton, but made famous by Three Dog Night. In 1971, it lasted 6 weeks at number one, becoming the year's top Billboard single.

The lyrics continue:

"Jeremiah was a bullfrog
Was a good friend of mine
I never understood a single word he said
But I helped him a-drink his wine

Singing,
Joy to the world
All the boys and girls now
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me"

Answer: My City Was Gone

"I went back to Ohio
But my city was gone.
There was no train station.
There was no downtown"

Since the song was about Ohio, I hoped you realized that titles mentioning Detroit, Pittsburgh and Boston were the wrong answers.

6. Here are some lyrics from Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon"... "The lunatic is on the grass The lunatic is on the grass Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs Got to keep the loonies on the path" This song about mental deficiencies has which title?

Answer: Brain Damage

In 1973, Pink Floyd released what many would consider their magnum opus, the number one charting album, "Dark Side of the Moon". It was produced by Alan Parsons who also produced The Beatles' "Abbey Road", and Al Stewart's "Year of the Cat".

The song, "Brain Damage", has been considered to be, at least partially, inspired by Pink Floyd's founding and former band member Syd Barrett's struggle with mental illness.

The incorrect answers are all other Pink Floyd album names.

7. This slow love song is one of the most recorded songs ever. Its best known version is probably the 1965 release credited to the Righteous Brothers which made a big comeback with the 1990 release of the movie "Ghost". While its melody is very well known, the title is not so obvious. "Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch a long, lonely time. Time goes by so slowly and time can do so much. Are you still mine? I need your love, I need your love, God speed your love to me." Originally used in an obscure prison movie, what is this song?

Answer: Unchained Melody

The lyrics were originally written by Hy Zaret and the melody composed by Alex North. The song was used in the 1955 film "Unchained".

In 1965, the Righteous Brothers released the well-known version which reached number four. It re-entered the Billboard charts in 1990, reaching number 19 in the US, after that version was used in the film "Ghost". It also reached number one in the UK, becoming the UK's top selling single of 1990.

8. Stephen Stills wrote this song about his soon-to-be former girlfriend upon their impending break up. "I am yours, you are mine, You are what you are And you make it hard" What's the name of this hit?

Answer: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes

This song, performed by Crosby, Stills and Nash, appeared on their CSN's self-titled debut album in 1969. Released as a single it went to number 21 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. It was written to Still's then girlfriend, Judy Collins, a singer/songwriter in her own right, known for her magnificent blue eyes. The title is a play on the words, "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes".

9. This progressive rock radio staple was released by the Doors on their 1970 album "Morrison Hotel". "There's blood in the streets, it's up to my ankles Blood in the streets, it's up to my knee Blood in the streets in the town of Chicago Blood on the rise, it's following me." What is the seemingly nonsensical title of this song?

Answer: Peace Frog

As with most Doors songs, the lyrics evolved from the poetry of the band's lead singer, Jim Morrison. Some of its gruesome lyrics were based on Morrison's recollecting having witnessed, as a young boy, the aftermath of a horrific car accident.

The song is rather short (just over 2 minutes) and blends seamlessly into the album's next track, "Blue Sunday", so radio stations often play the two songs together.

10. This 1981 song by The Moody Blues, opens with the lyrics: "Won't you take me back to school? I need to learn the golden rule. Won't you lay it on the line. I need to hear it just one more time." The repeating lyrics are: "Oh, won't you tell me again? Oh, oh, can you feel it? Oh, won't you tell me again... tonight?" What is this song's title?

Answer: The Voice

The 1981 album, "Long Distance Voyager", became the Moody Blues' second US number one album, and the single "The Voice" went to number 15.

Source: Author mike32768

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