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The Colour of Music Trivia Quiz

Music has been a big influence on my life. For my first attempt at a quiz I thought I would look at some of the more colourful tunes I know. I hope you enjoy it.

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

Author
playnice

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,895

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1347

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Question 1 of 10

1. What drink did Elkie Brooks take into the charts in 1978? Hint

Orange Juice

Lilac Wine

Red Red Wine

Black Velvet

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Question 2 of 10

2. Prince drove up the charts in what kind of vehicle in 1983? Hint

Pink Cadillac

Yellow Submarine

Big Yellow Taxi

Little Red Corvette

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who were The Scaffold singing about in 1968? Hint

Charlie Brown

Lily the Pink

Little Red Rooster

Mr Blue Sky

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the track written and performed by Phil Lynott (of Thin Lizzy fame) that was used as the theme tune for the UK pop programme "Top of the Pops"? Hint

Yellow Pearl

Black Night

Purple Haze

Blue Monday

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Question 5 of 10

5. What location was often sung about by Richie Cunningham on "Happy Days" as somewhere he found his thrill? Hint

Yellow Brick Road

Blue Bayou

Blueberry Hill

Green Green Grass of Home

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Question 6 of 10

6. What item of clothing were The Sugababes wearing in the UK charts in 2006? Hint

Blue Suede Shoes

Blue Jeans

Blue Velvet

Red Dress

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Question 7 of 10

7. In their 1973 hit, Dawn asked that you should tie what round the Old Oak Tree? Hint

White Flag

Green Onions

99 Red Balloons

Yellow Ribbon

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Question 8 of 10

8. Boney M sang a colourful song in 1978 but who was it about? Hint

Venus in Blue Jeans

Brown Eyed Girl

Brown Girl in the Ring

Black Betty

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the single released by Will Young, the first winner of "UK Pop Idol", on winning the competition? Hint

Golden Brown

Evergreen

Black Night

Blue

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Question 10 of 10

10. What event was Billy Idol singing about in 1983? Hint

White Riot

Grey Day

Black Night

White Wedding

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What drink did Elkie Brooks take into the charts in 1978?

Answer: Lilac Wine

Elkie Brooks was born in Salford, England. Her real name is Elaine Bookbinder and she is probably best known for the song 'Pearl's a Singer'.

2. Prince drove up the charts in what kind of vehicle in 1983?

Answer: Little Red Corvette

"Little Red Corvette" was released from the album 1999 and was the first single by Prince to reach the top ten in the US.

3. Who were The Scaffold singing about in 1968?

Answer: Lily the Pink

The Scaffold were from Liverpool and one member, Mike, is the younger brother of Sir Paul McCartney.

4. What was the name of the track written and performed by Phil Lynott (of Thin Lizzy fame) that was used as the theme tune for the UK pop programme "Top of the Pops"?

Answer: Yellow Pearl

Phil Lynott died at the very young age of 36. His grave in St Fintan's cemetery in Dublin, is regularly visited by family, friends and fans alike.

5. What location was often sung about by Richie Cunningham on "Happy Days" as somewhere he found his thrill?

Answer: Blueberry Hill

"Blueberry Hill" has been covered over twenty times by artists including The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Duane Eddy, but Fats Domino probably sang the most popular version which was released in 1956.

6. What item of clothing were The Sugababes wearing in the UK charts in 2006?

Answer: Red Dress

The Sugababes are a three piece girl band from the UK who, since their 1998 debut, have had two changes in line up. They've had seven number ones in the UK but have yet to have success in the US.

7. In their 1973 hit, Dawn asked that you should tie what round the Old Oak Tree?

Answer: Yellow Ribbon

The yellow ribbon has come to symbolise the support for troops who are away at war. This song, however, was about a convict who on his release needed to know if his wife or girlfriend still wanted him around. I think the 100 yellow ribbons was a resounding YES!

8. Boney M sang a colourful song in 1978 but who was it about?

Answer: Brown Girl in the Ring

Boney M are a German band who exploded onto the pop and disco scene in 1975. They had hits with "Mary's Boy Child", "Ma Baker", "Rasputin" and "Rivers of Babylon" and are still performing today.

9. What was the name of the single released by Will Young, the first winner of "UK Pop Idol", on winning the competition?

Answer: Evergreen

Since winning the series in 2002, Will has released four albums and topped the UK charts four times. He has also embarked upon an acting career which included the film 'Mrs Henderson Presents', which starred Dame Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins and called for several members of the cast to go naked, including Will!

10. What event was Billy Idol singing about in 1983?

Answer: White Wedding

Billy was born William Broad in Middlesex in 1955. He found fame as the front man for punk band Generation X. In 1990 he was involved in an horrific motorbike accident which almost cost him his leg.

Source: Author playnice

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