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The Music of Huey Lewis Trivia Quiz

A Huey Lewis quiz. So for all you 80s kids out there, here you go.

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

Author
kmonkey

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,141

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Huey Lewis and the News released the album "Sports" in what year? Hint

1982

1981

1984

1983

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Question 2 of 10

2. Huey Lewis is from what city? Hint

San Diego

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Oakland

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Question 3 of 10

3. The album "Sports" had how many Top 10 Hits off from it? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1986 the album "Fore" was released. The song "Hip to Be Square" was another huge hit for the band. It also had the distinction of having what famous athlete sing backing vocals? Hint

Joe Montana

Larry Bird

Michael Jordan

Steve Young

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Question 5 of 10

5. "The Power of Love" was a Top 10 hit from which movie soundtrack? Hint

"Footloose"

"Back to the Future"

"Dirty Dancing"

"The Bodyguard"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Before they became Huey Lewis and the News, the band went by another name. What was it? Hint

Huey Lewis and the Bay Area Cats

Huey Lewis and the Cools

Huey Lewis and the American Express

Huey and the Ducks

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1994 the band released an album of classic Rock and Roll songs titled? Hint

"Playing Like Johnny B. Good"

"Back To The Hop"

"Four Chords & Several Years Ago"

"Rocking Back In Time"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Back to "Sports". What song starts with the words "Two O'clock this morning"? Hint

"The Heart of Rock and Roll"

"If This Is It"

"I Want a New Drug"

"Heart and Soul"

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Question 9 of 10

9. What instrument does Huey play? Hint

Guitar

Drums

None

Harmonica

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Question 10 of 10

10. Huey starred in the recent movie "Duets" as a hustling Karaoke singer. He sang a remake of the song "Cruisin'" with what actress? Hint

Maria Bello

Gwyneth Paltrow

Jennifer Lopez

Kiera Knightley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Huey Lewis and the News released the album "Sports" in what year?

Answer: 1983

It stayed on the charts for more than 3 years.

2. Huey Lewis is from what city?

Answer: San Francisco

The band got it's start there.

3. The album "Sports" had how many Top 10 Hits off from it?

Answer: 4

"The Heart of Rock and Roll", "Heart and Soul", "I want a New Drug", and "If This Is It" were all top 10 songs in 1983 and 84

4. In 1986 the album "Fore" was released. The song "Hip to Be Square" was another huge hit for the band. It also had the distinction of having what famous athlete sing backing vocals?

Answer: Joe Montana

Dwight Clark and Ronnie Lott also joined in from the 49ers

5. "The Power of Love" was a Top 10 hit from which movie soundtrack?

Answer: "Back to the Future"

Huey Lewis also played a small role as a teacher in the movie.

6. Before they became Huey Lewis and the News, the band went by another name. What was it?

Answer: Huey Lewis and the American Express

This was during the peak of the disco era in the late 70s

7. In 1994 the band released an album of classic Rock and Roll songs titled?

Answer: "Four Chords & Several Years Ago"

On their earlier album from 1982 called "Picture This", they remade the song "Buzz Buzz Buzz" by the Hollywood Flames from 1957.

8. Back to "Sports". What song starts with the words "Two O'clock this morning"?

Answer: "Heart and Soul"

This was the first top 10 hit of the album.

9. What instrument does Huey play?

Answer: Harmonica

Bill Gibson plays drums and Chris Hayes plays guitar

10. Huey starred in the recent movie "Duets" as a hustling Karaoke singer. He sang a remake of the song "Cruisin'" with what actress?

Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow

She played his daughter.

Source: Author kmonkey

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