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Quiz about The Ultimate Reptilian Amphibian Song Challenge

The Ultimate Reptilian & Amphibian Song Challenge Quiz

How many well known artists of these little known songs with reptiles or amphibians in their titles can you identify? No song made even the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Not for the dabbler, although there are a few clues.

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

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lowtechmaster

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3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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384,791

Updated
Sep 13 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which group, that also sang "I Don't want To Miss A Thing," recorded "Lizard Love"? Hint

Fine Young Cannibals

Def Leppard

Guns n' Roses

Aerosmith

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Toad" was released in 1966 by which group that included Eric Clapton? Hint

Herman's Hermits

The Byrds

Cream

The Troggs

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Yertle The Turtle" was sung by the group that had a hit with "Under The Bridge" in 1992. Which group was it? Hint

Boyz II Men

Red Hot Chili Peppers

UB 40

The Heights

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who sang "Off To See The Lizard"? He also sang "Cheeseburger In Paradise." Hint

Warren Buffett

Jimmy Buffett

Phil Collins

Jimmy Dean

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Question 5 of 10

5. The group that sang "Boy From New York City" in 1981 also sang "You'se A Viper" in 1986. Which group was it? Hint

The Manhattan Transfer

REO Speedwagon

Def Leppard

Starship

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Question 6 of 10

6. What noted guitarist or instrumental group, who had 15 songs on the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 between 1958 and 1963, recorded the uncharted tune "The Iguana"? Hint

The Ventures

Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs

Duane Eddy

Bill Justis

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Question 7 of 10

7. The group that sang "Lizard Life" consisted of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. Which group was it? Hint

The Whispers

Terror Squad

ZZ Top

Pet Shop Boys

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Question 8 of 10

8. Gordon Sumner released "The Dream Of The Blue Turtles" in 1985. By which name is he much better known? Hint

Sting

Meat Loaf

Phil Collins

Falco

9. Between 1968 and 1972, this group had seventeen top 40 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 hits, including five at Number Two. Their song "Chameleon" never charted. Which of these groups was it? Hint

Creedence Clearwater Revival

The Doors

The Rolling Stones

The Guess Who

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Question 10 of 10

10. "The Rattlesnake Trail" was an uncharted song by which group (it had a hit with "Bungle In The Jungle" in 1974)? Hint

Grand Funk

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Jethro Tull

Bay City Rollers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which group, that also sang "I Don't want To Miss A Thing," recorded "Lizard Love"?

Answer: Aerosmith

"Lizard Love" debuted in 2003. "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" was Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 list in 1998. Of their 25 songs that made the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 between 1975 and 2001, it was their only Number One hit.

2. "Toad" was released in 1966 by which group that included Eric Clapton?

Answer: Cream

Cream had three Billboard Hot 100 songs in 1968/1969. In 1968, "Sunshine Of Your Love" got to Number Five and "White Room" reached Number Six. In 1969, "Crossroads" peaked at Number 28.

3. "Yertle The Turtle" was sung by the group that had a hit with "Under The Bridge" in 1992. Which group was it?

Answer: Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Red Hot Chili Peppers had several Billboard Hot 100 hits from 1992 to 2007. "Under The Bridge," their highest ranked song, reached Number Two in 1992. Their other Top Ten entries were "Dani California" (Number Six in 2006) and "Scar Tissue" (Number Nine in 1999).

4. Who sang "Off To See The Lizard"? He also sang "Cheeseburger In Paradise."

Answer: Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett recorded "Off To See The Lizard" in 1989. "Cheeseburger In Paradise" (1978) did not chart either. Of his other Billboard Hot 100 hits, only one made the Top Ten: "Margaritaville" at Number Eight in 1977.

5. The group that sang "Boy From New York City" in 1981 also sang "You'se A Viper" in 1986. Which group was it?

Answer: The Manhattan Transfer

The Manhattan Transfer had four songs on the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 lists from 1975 to 1983. At Number Seven, "Boy From New York City" ranked the highest. "Operator" got to number 22 in 1975, "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone" to Number 30 in 1980, and "Spice of Life" to Number 40 in 1983.

6. What noted guitarist or instrumental group, who had 15 songs on the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 between 1958 and 1963, recorded the uncharted tune "The Iguana"?

Answer: Duane Eddy

Duane Eddy, backed by The Rebels, had three Top Ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100: "Because They're Young" was Number Four in 1960, "Rebel-'Rouser" reached Number Six in 1958, and "Forty Miles Of Bad Road" peaked at Number Nine in 1959.

7. The group that sang "Lizard Life" consisted of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. Which group was it?

Answer: ZZ Top

ZZ Top had a number of Billboard Hot 100 hits from 1975 to 1986. Only two made it into the Top Ten, both at Number Eight: "Legs" in 1984 and "Sleeping Bag" in 1985.

8. Gordon Sumner released "The Dream Of The Blue Turtles" in 1985. By which name is he much better known?

Answer: Sting

The former lead singer for "The Police," Sting had several Billboard Hot 100 tunes 1985-2006. Only one, "All For Love" with Brian Adams and Rod Stewart, got to Number One. Meat Loaf was born Marvin Lee Aday. Falco was originally named Johann Holzel, and Phil Collins has always been Phil Collins.

9. Between 1968 and 1972, this group had seventeen top 40 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 hits, including five at Number Two. Their song "Chameleon" never charted. Which of these groups was it?

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival never had a Number One song on the Billboard Hot 100. They did have at Number Two "Proud Mary," "Bad Moon Rising," and "Green River" in 1969 and "Travelin' Band" and "Lookin' Out My Back Door" in 1970.

10. "The Rattlesnake Trail" was an uncharted song by which group (it had a hit with "Bungle In The Jungle" in 1974)?

Answer: Jethro Tull

Jethro Tull had only two Billboard Hot 100 hits in the top fifteen. In 1972, "Living In The Past" made it to Number 11. And "Bungle In The Jungle" reached Number 12 in 1974.

Source: Author lowtechmaster

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