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The Famous Sing The Famous Trivia Quiz

They are all famous names, but which songs were they mentioned in?? From a whole range of genres, over four decades!

A multiple-choice quiz by PooDog. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
PooDog

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,801

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which song, featured in a major movie, mentions 'Joe DiMaggio'? Hint

Hotel California

Purple Rain

Bawitdaba

Mrs Robinson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which song was a tribute to 'Norma Jean'(Baker), in which her name was used? Hint

Candle In The Wind

Blueberry Hill

Someday

The Girl From Dorris Creek

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Question 3 of 10

3. A big name on the modern music scene had a hit very recently with a song mentioning 'Britney Spears', what was this song called? Hint

Just Like A Pill

Don't Let Me Get Me

Get The Party Started

Family Portrait

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Question 4 of 10

4. Aging star 'Barry White' was mentioned during the 1990's in which of the following songs? Hint

Fire, Water, Burn

Cottoneye Joe

Rebel Yell

The Animal Song

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the biggest names in music took a swipe at 'Fred Durst' in which mega-hit? Hint

Cleaning Out My Closet

The Real Slim Shady

Dilemma

Freak Like Me

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Question 6 of 10

6. Someone during the 1980s claimed to have been kissing 'Valentino' in a dream. What was the name of the song? Hint

Accidentally Kelly Street

Manic Monday

Thorn In My Side

Where The Streets Have No Name

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the mid 1990s some one was looking for their 'John Wayne'; in which song was he being asked after? Hint

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone

Bring Back My Baby

How The West Was Won(And Where It Got Us)

Bring Back My Love

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these songs mention 'Bette Davis', actress and former sex symbol? Hint

Bette Davis Eyes

Blue Bette

Bette Blue

Pacific Harmony

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following songs mentions the historical figure 'Charles Darwin'? Hint

Naturally Selective Woman

Man On The Moon

Ode To Science

Day Tripper

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Question 10 of 10

10. Even 'Brad Pitt' wasn't good enough in this song. What was it called? Hint

That Don't Impress Me Much

Boys Lie

Not Man Enough (For This Woman)

(Looking For A) Hero

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which song, featured in a major movie, mentions 'Joe DiMaggio'?

Answer: Mrs Robinson

Joe DiMaggio, baseball superstar and Marilyn Monroe's former husband, is featured in Simon and Garfunkel's hit, "Mrs Robinson". "Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio, the nation turns its lonely eyes to you?". This song was the theme for "The Graduate".

2. Which song was a tribute to 'Norma Jean'(Baker), in which her name was used?

Answer: Candle In The Wind

Better known as Marilyn Monroe, screen siren Norma Jean was Elton John's inspiration for "Candle In The Wind" after she was found dead. The song was re-written and re-released in 1997 after the death of Princess Diana.

3. A big name on the modern music scene had a hit very recently with a song mentioning 'Britney Spears', what was this song called?

Answer: Don't Let Me Get Me

Pink(whose real name is Alecia Moore) can be heard voicing her feelings on being compared to "Damn Britney Spears" in her hit "Don't Let Me Get Me", from her latest album "Missundaztood", a follow up to the hugely successful "Can't Take Me Home". One gets the impression that Pink may be less than a fan of the blonde pop queen?!

4. Aging star 'Barry White' was mentioned during the 1990's in which of the following songs?

Answer: Fire, Water, Burn

"I'm not black like Barry White, no I am white like Frank Black is." sang The Bloodhound Gang in the first hit release from their album "One Fierce Beer Coaster". Barry White in later years enjoyed guest appearances on high rating TV shows, such as Ally McBeal.

5. One of the biggest names in music took a swipe at 'Fred Durst' in which mega-hit?

Answer: The Real Slim Shady

What a shock, Eminem bad-mouthing yet another celeb in one of his songs! He is however still soaring on the wings of success, with his new album "The Eminem Show" and the album he features heavily in "8 Mile"-the motion picture soundtrack, as well as receiving sparkling reviews for his debut performance in "8 Mile".

6. Someone during the 1980s claimed to have been kissing 'Valentino' in a dream. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Manic Monday

80's super-group The Bangles had a hit with "Manic Monday" in which they sung "six o'clock already, I was just in the middle of a dream. I was kissing Valentino by a crystal blue Italian stream". This, of course, was just one of their hits. Others included "Walk Like an Egyptian" and the recently remade(by Atomic Kitten) "Eternal Flame".

7. In the mid 1990s some one was looking for their 'John Wayne'; in which song was he being asked after?

Answer: Where Have All The Cowboys Gone

From the 1996 release "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?", Paula Cole asked "Where is my John Wayne, where is my prairie son?". The song was from her album called "This Fire".

8. Which of these songs mention 'Bette Davis', actress and former sex symbol?

Answer: Bette Davis Eyes

Kim Carnes' song "Bette Davis Eyes" was such a success that she is releasing a new album this year called "Bette Davis Eyes 2003".

9. Which of the following songs mentions the historical figure 'Charles Darwin'?

Answer: Man On The Moon

R.E.M's hit song "Man On The Moon" featured the names of many well known characters, from Elvis, to Newton and Moses! They sing "Mister Charles Darwin had the gall to ask..."

10. Even 'Brad Pitt' wasn't good enough in this song. What was it called?

Answer: That Don't Impress Me Much

Shania Twain was not impressed in her hit, declaring "Okay, so you're Brad Pitt, that don't impress me much". This 1999 song was found on Shania's album "Come On Over".

Source: Author PooDog

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