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The Man in the Song Trivia Quiz

All of the questions in this quiz feature songs that have the word 'man' in the title. 'Man' may be singular, plural, or compound.

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

Author
ludad

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,468

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. "Let's play Twister, let's play Risk, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
See you in heaven if you make the list. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah" are lyrics to what "man" song?
Hint

Southern Man

Man On The Moon

Macho Man

Man Games

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Question 2 of 10

2. These girls recorded a song called "Whatta Man". Who are they? Hint

TLC

Salt-N-Pepa

Destiny's Child

The Supremes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Finish the lyrics: "But try to understand, try to understand, try try try to understand, I'm a ____ ____."

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. These guys had a hit with "Man in the Box". Who are they? Hint

Stone Temple Pilots

Alice In Chains

Pearl Jam

Soundgarden

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Question 5 of 10

5. The "Any Given Sunday" soundtrack featured the song "Be A Man", which was performed by the band Hole.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. This 'man' song was written and performed by David Bowie and covered by Nirvana. What is the song title? Hint

I'm Not The Man

Real Men

Son of A Preacher Man

The Man Who Sold the World

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Question 7 of 10

7. "He's got a problem with his power, with weapons on patrol, he's got to walk a fine line, and keep his self-control" are lyrics from what 'man' song?

Hint

New World Man

Spoonman

Rocket Man

Back Door Man

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Question 8 of 10

8. Complete the lyrics: "But there's just one thing, that you must understand, you can fool with your brother, but don't mess with a ______
____".

Answer: (Two Words - religious man)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these men spent some time with the "Man In The Mirror" in 1987? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Quincy Jones

Prince

Michael Jackson

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Question 10 of 10

10. This artist had a song with a 'man' title from a movie with the same 'man' title. Who is he? Hint

Will Smith

Coolio

Snoop Doggy Dogg

Eminem

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Let's play Twister, let's play Risk, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. See you in heaven if you make the list. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah" are lyrics to what "man" song?

Answer: Man On The Moon

"Man On the Moon" was released from REM's 1992 album "Automatic for the People". The song was written about comedian Andy Kaufman. "Southern Man" is by Neil Young, and "Macho Man" is by The Village People".

2. These girls recorded a song called "Whatta Man". Who are they?

Answer: Salt-N-Pepa

Salt-N-Pepa's album "Very Necessary" was released in 1993. The album featured the hits "Whatta Man", "Shoop", and "None of Your Business".

3. Finish the lyrics: "But try to understand, try to understand, try try try to understand, I'm a ____ ____."

Answer: Magic Man

"Magic Man" was recorded by the band Heart and was featured on their 1976 album "Dreamboat Annie". Heart's singers are sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson.

4. These guys had a hit with "Man in the Box". Who are they?

Answer: Alice In Chains

Alice In Chains' 1990 album "Facelift" featured the song "Man in the Box". The band's singer, Layne Stayley, died in 2002.

5. The "Any Given Sunday" soundtrack featured the song "Be A Man", which was performed by the band Hole.

Answer: true

The "Any Given Sunday" soundtrack also had tracks by Missy Elliott, Kid Rock, and Godsmack. The album was released in 2000.

6. This 'man' song was written and performed by David Bowie and covered by Nirvana. What is the song title?

Answer: The Man Who Sold the World

David Bowie recorded the song on his 1970 album "Man Who Sold the World". Nirvana performed the song on "MTV Unplugged", which was also released as an album in 1994.

7. "He's got a problem with his power, with weapons on patrol, he's got to walk a fine line, and keep his self-control" are lyrics from what 'man' song?

Answer: New World Man

"New World Man" is by the band Rush. It was a single from the 1982 album "Signals". "Rocket Man" is by Elton John, "Spoonman" is by Soundgarden, and "Back Door Man" is by The Doors.

8. Complete the lyrics: "But there's just one thing, that you must understand, you can fool with your brother, but don't mess with a ______ ____".

Answer: Missionary Man

The Eurythmics released "Missionary Man" from their 1986 album "Revenge".

9. Which of these men spent some time with the "Man In The Mirror" in 1987?

Answer: Michael Jackson

"Man In The Mirror" was released from Michael Jackson's "Bad" album. The album also featured the hits "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Dirty Diana", and "Smooth Criminal".

10. This artist had a song with a 'man' title from a movie with the same 'man' title. Who is he?

Answer: Will Smith

The film "Men In Black" was released in 1997. The soundtrack featured the song "Men In Black" by Will Smith, who also starred in the movie. Snoop Doggy Dogg, Alicia Keys, and Destiny's Child also have songs on the soundtrack.

Source: Author ludad

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