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Quiz about That cant be the title can it Part 5

That can't be the title, can it? Part 5 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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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
272,003

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Released in late 1970 (UK) and early 1971 (US), this Black Sabbath song opens with the following lines:

"Finished with my woman
'Cause she couldn't help me with my mind.
People think I'm insane
Because I am frowning all the time"

What deranged song is this? Hint

Iron Man

Paranoid

Electric Funeral

Fairies Wear Boots

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Question 2 of 10

2. This 1991 song by Metallica dealing with nightmares opens with:

"Say your prayers little one.
Don't forget, my son, to include everyone."

And a chorus:
"Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight.
Exit light, enter night
Take my hand, off to Never Never Land."

What creepy song is this? Hint

Pillow Time

Enter Sandman

Dreams

Nachtmusik

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Question 3 of 10

3. This 2003 release by Evanescence appeared on their "Fallen" album.

"When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears.
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears.
And I held your hand through all of these years.
But you still have... All of me."

Which song is this? Hint

Tourniquet

My Immortal

Haunted

Bring Me to Life

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Question 4 of 10

4. Joni Mitchell released this song in 1970:

"Don't it always seem to go,
You don't know what you've got
'Til it's gone?
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot"

What is this song's colorful title? Hint

Spots on My Apples

Farmer Farmer

Birds and the Bees

Big Yellow Taxi

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Question 5 of 10

5. Christopher Cross had a number one hit with this 1981 release:

"If you get caught between the Moon and New York City
The best that you can do...
The best that you can do is fall in love."

What is the title of this theme song for a hit movie starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli? Hint

Sun and Stars

Arthur's Theme

New York Blues

Moonlight

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Question 6 of 10

6. In this 1967 release from Jefferson Airplane, you can hear:

"One pill makes you larger
And one pill makes you small,
And the ones that mother gives you
Don't do anything at all.
Go ask Alice... when she's ten feet tall."

Which "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" character is this song's title? Hint

Mad Hatter

White Rabbit

Chesire Cat

Queen of Diamonds

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Question 7 of 10

7. This mainstream hit released by Anne Murray in 1973 includes the lyrics:

"And even though we ain't got money
I'm so in love with ya honey
Everything bring a chain of lo-o-o-o-ve
And in the mornin' when I rise
Bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything's gonna be all right."

What's the song's title? Hint

Danny's Song

Smile at Me

Lucky One

Sittin' In

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Question 8 of 10

8. Kansas released their fourth album, "Leftoverture", in 1976. The first track was the smash "Carry on Wayward Son" which got lots of airplay. The final (and longest) piece on the album's original release was mostly instrumental and had the following lyrics:

"This foolish game, oh it's still the same.
The notes go dancin' off in the air.
And don't you believe it's true,
the music is all for you
It's really all we've got to share..."

What's this great work's title? Hint

Tour de Force

Testament

Masterpiece

Magnum Opus

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Question 9 of 10

9. This 1969 Beatles song was written by John Lennon and is about the trials and tribulations of his relationship with Yoko Ono.

"... you know it ain't easy,
You know how hard it can be.
The way things are going
They're gonna crucify me."

What is this song's title? Hint

Ballad of John and Yoko

We Bagists

In Bed

Freedom Now

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Question 10 of 10

10. This song by Supertramp was the opening track on their 1979 hit album, "Breakfast in America". It opens with:

"Its just a heartbreaking
I should have known that it would let me down
Its just a mind aching
I used to dream about this town"

and continues:

"Ain't nothing new in my life today
Ain't nothing true it's all gone away
If we only had time, only had time for you
If we only had time, only had time for you
If we only had time, only had time for you"

What is this song? Hint

West Coast

Gone Hollywood

Glitter Town

Bright Lights

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Released in late 1970 (UK) and early 1971 (US), this Black Sabbath song opens with the following lines: "Finished with my woman 'Cause she couldn't help me with my mind. People think I'm insane Because I am frowning all the time" What deranged song is this?

Answer: Paranoid

The song "Paranoid" was released on Black Sabbath's second album, also called "Paranoid", which many consider to be their breakthrough release.

2. This 1991 song by Metallica dealing with nightmares opens with: "Say your prayers little one. Don't forget, my son, to include everyone." And a chorus: "Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight. Exit light, enter night Take my hand, off to Never Never Land." What creepy song is this?

Answer: Enter Sandman

"Enter Sandman" is the opening track and lead single from the Metallica's 1991 album "Metallica".

3. This 2003 release by Evanescence appeared on their "Fallen" album. "When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears. When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears. And I held your hand through all of these years. But you still have... All of me." Which song is this?

Answer: My Immortal

"My Immortal" is the third single from Evanescence's album, "Fallen". The song was nominated in the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group category.

The song reached number seven in both the US and UK.

4. Joni Mitchell released this song in 1970: "Don't it always seem to go, You don't know what you've got 'Til it's gone? They paved paradise And put up a parking lot" What is this song's colorful title?

Answer: Big Yellow Taxi

"Big Yellow Taxi" is from Joni's "Ladies of the Canyon" album. She claims she was inspired to write this song while vacationing in Hawaii (paradise). She was troubled by the contrast between the gorgeous blue Pacific Ocean and the hotel's parking lot.

The wrong choices are all mentioned in the song.

5. Christopher Cross had a number one hit with this 1981 release: "If you get caught between the Moon and New York City The best that you can do... The best that you can do is fall in love." What is the title of this theme song for a hit movie starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli?

Answer: Arthur's Theme

"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" was cowritten by Christopher Cross, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Liza Minnelli's ex-husband Peter Allen. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1981. Of course, Sir John Gielgud played the craggy old butler and won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

6. In this 1967 release from Jefferson Airplane, you can hear: "One pill makes you larger And one pill makes you small, And the ones that mother gives you Don't do anything at all. Go ask Alice... when she's ten feet tall." Which "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" character is this song's title?

Answer: White Rabbit

"White Rabbit" is from Jefferson Airplane's album "Surrealistic Pillow". It peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100. Grace Slick composed this song in which the effects of mind altering drugs like LSD are compared with the visions from Lewis Carrol's classic "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".

7. This mainstream hit released by Anne Murray in 1973 includes the lyrics: "And even though we ain't got money I'm so in love with ya honey Everything bring a chain of lo-o-o-o-ve And in the mornin' when I rise Bring a tear of joy to my eyes And tell me everything's gonna be all right." What's the song's title?

Answer: Danny's Song

"Danny's Song" was written by Kenny Loggins and first released on Loggins and Messina's 1972 album "Sittin' In". A year later, Anne Murray's cover went to number one on the Adult Contemporary chart.

8. Kansas released their fourth album, "Leftoverture", in 1976. The first track was the smash "Carry on Wayward Son" which got lots of airplay. The final (and longest) piece on the album's original release was mostly instrumental and had the following lyrics: "This foolish game, oh it's still the same. The notes go dancin' off in the air. And don't you believe it's true, the music is all for you It's really all we've got to share..." What's this great work's title?

Answer: Magnum Opus

The full title is "Magnum Opus: Father Padilla Meets the Perfect Gnat/Howling at the Moon". It's the only piece on the album for which each band member was given credit for writing.

The rest of the song's lyrics are:
"Cause Rockin' and Rollin', it's only
howlin' at the Moon.
It's only howlin' at the Moon."

9. This 1969 Beatles song was written by John Lennon and is about the trials and tribulations of his relationship with Yoko Ono. "... you know it ain't easy, You know how hard it can be. The way things are going They're gonna crucify me." What is this song's title?

Answer: Ballad of John and Yoko

The song was recorded by John Lennon and Paul McCartney without George Harrison and Ringo Starr. John and Paul were in the studio and John was suddenly inspired to record it and the two did so with Lennon on lead vocal, lead and acoustic guitars while McCartney was on harmony vocal, bass, piano and percussion.

The song was banned in some places because it uses "Christ" as an expletive as well as the word "crucify".

10. This song by Supertramp was the opening track on their 1979 hit album, "Breakfast in America". It opens with: "Its just a heartbreaking I should have known that it would let me down Its just a mind aching I used to dream about this town" and continues: "Ain't nothing new in my life today Ain't nothing true it's all gone away If we only had time, only had time for you If we only had time, only had time for you If we only had time, only had time for you" What is this song?

Answer: Gone Hollywood

"Gone Hollywood" was written and sung by Supertramp keyboardist Rick Davies and tells about someone who wishes he had never set foot in Los Angeles.

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