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There'll Be Sad Songs... Trivia Quiz

Here are some sad songs that may make you cry. The songs cover everything from country to rock. Name the artist or song, and I'll give you some lyrical assistance. Thanks Billy Ocean for the title.

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

Author
Alepcot

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
362,122

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. It was the death of George Jones in 2013 that helped inspire this quiz. One of his trademark songs was found on most lists I looked at for "sad songs". Here is a sample of the songs lyrics:

"He kept some letters by his bed, dated 1962
He had underlined in red every single I love you
I went to see him just today, oh, but I didn't see no tears..."

Name this 1980 classic from George Jones. Hint

Wasted Days and Wasted Nights

Help Me Make It Through the Night

Last Christmas

He Stopped Loving Her Today

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Question 2 of 10

2. The next song is a contemporary pop/country song realizing love lost. Here are some lyrics from the song "Back to December":
"And then the cold came, the dark days when fear crept into my mind
You gave me all your love and all I gave you was 'goodbye'"

Which artist sang this sad song? Hint

Taylor Swift

Lady Antebellum

Colbie Caillait

Faith Hill

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Question 3 of 10

3. The next song is titled "Invisible". The song by a British artist includes the following lyrics of a relationship on the rocks:
"You treat me like I'm not really there
And you don't really care
I know this romance, it ain't going nowhere"

Which former lead singer from Yaz did this song? Hint

Alison Moyet

Belinda Carlisle

Madonna

Annie Lennox

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Question 4 of 10

4. The American R&B group Blue Magic recorded the next song in the 1970s. Here's a sample of the lyrics:
"Hurry, Hurry, step right in
Can't afford to pass it by
Guaranteed to make you cry"

What is the name of this song? Hint

Natural High

One Less Bell to Answer

Sitting in the Park

Sideshow

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Question 5 of 10

5. The next song was an international smash hit for Wham. Some of the regretful longing lyrics are:
"We could've been so good together
We could've lived this dance forever
But now, who's gonna dance with me, please stay"

What is this song's name? Hint

Father Figure

Make Love Stay

Do You Remember

Careless Whisper

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Question 6 of 10

6. Another "sad song" is performed by a UK alternative group, and is called "You Could Be Happy". A sampling:
"Is it too late to remind me how we were
But not our last days of silence, screaming, blur
Most of what I remember makes me sure
I should've stopped you from walking out the door"

Which group, whose name would fit nicely on a ski slope, did this song?

Hint

Snow Patrol

Dakota Moon

Simple Plan

Razorlight

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Question 7 of 10

7. A 1980s hit by a band of eight family members sadly reminisced about love lost. It is titled "Make It Real". Here are some of the lyrics:
"Hear me crying out to you
You said 'never, never would I leave'
Here's a tear from me to you
And maybe it will make you hear me"

Name this group that took flight in the 80's. Hint

The Carpenters

Sylver

The Jets

The Jacksons

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Question 8 of 10

8. Boz Scaggs recorded the next song in this quiz. The reflective lyrics include the following:
"Love plays cruel games
You can't believe she's found another, lover
Does she miss me, sometimes you just can't help but wonder
No, you can't hold the hands of time
And you'll always be the one she left behind"

What is the name of this Scagg's song? Hint

If Your Heart Isn't In It

Harbor Lights

Heart of Mine

If I'd Been the One

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Question 9 of 10

9. This sad song is by the R&B hit makers Boyz II Men. It is a desperate plea to hold on to a relationship. Here's some lyrics:
"Now they can see the tears in our eyes
But we deny the pain that lies deep in our hearts
Well maybe that's a pain we can't hide
Cause everybody knows that were both torn apart
Why do we hurt each other
Why do we push love away
Let's don't wait till the ______________________."

Fill in the blank for the song's title. Hint

4 Seasons of Loneliness

Standing in the Shadows of Love

How Can the Same Love

Water Runs Dry

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Question 10 of 10

10. The last song on my quiz was a collaboration between Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach. Both the song and album have the same name. The poignant lyrics include the following:
"Those eyes I tried to capture
They are lost to me now forever
They smile for someone else
Funny how looks can be deceiving"

What is the name of this song? Hint

Painted From Memory

Heart of the Matter

Reservations for Two

Long Hot Summer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. It was the death of George Jones in 2013 that helped inspire this quiz. One of his trademark songs was found on most lists I looked at for "sad songs". Here is a sample of the songs lyrics: "He kept some letters by his bed, dated 1962 He had underlined in red every single I love you I went to see him just today, oh, but I didn't see no tears..." Name this 1980 classic from George Jones.

Answer: He Stopped Loving Her Today

The song was written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman. It helped put Jones back in the limelight after years off the charts. Alan Jackson did a version of this song at Jones' memorial service, and he did a great job too.

2. The next song is a contemporary pop/country song realizing love lost. Here are some lyrics from the song "Back to December": "And then the cold came, the dark days when fear crept into my mind You gave me all your love and all I gave you was 'goodbye'" Which artist sang this sad song?

Answer: Taylor Swift

The song is off Swift's third album "Speak Now". It reached number six in the USA on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2010. Rumor has it that it is about her ex-boyfriend Taylor Lautner.

3. The next song is titled "Invisible". The song by a British artist includes the following lyrics of a relationship on the rocks: "You treat me like I'm not really there And you don't really care I know this romance, it ain't going nowhere" Which former lead singer from Yaz did this song?

Answer: Alison Moyet

"Invisible" is from the "Alf" album. It was written by legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier. It peaked at number 21 on the UK singles chart and number 31 on the Billboard 100.

4. The American R&B group Blue Magic recorded the next song in the 1970s. Here's a sample of the lyrics: "Hurry, Hurry, step right in Can't afford to pass it by Guaranteed to make you cry" What is the name of this song?

Answer: Sideshow

This song peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Top 100 during 1974. It was sampled by Chris Brown for his song "Young Love".

"Natural High" was done by Bloodstone.
"Sitting in the Park" was done by GQ.
"One Less Bell to Answer" was done by the Fifth Dimension.

5. The next song was an international smash hit for Wham. Some of the regretful longing lyrics are: "We could've been so good together We could've lived this dance forever But now, who's gonna dance with me, please stay" What is this song's name?

Answer: Careless Whisper

"Careless Whisper" hit number one in 25 countries, including the UK in 1984 and the US in 1985.
"Father Figure" was a solo work by Michaels from the "Faith" album in 1988.
"Do You Remember" was done by Phil Collins.
"Make Love Stay" was recorded by Dan Fogelberg.

6. Another "sad song" is performed by a UK alternative group, and is called "You Could Be Happy". A sampling: "Is it too late to remind me how we were But not our last days of silence, screaming, blur Most of what I remember makes me sure I should've stopped you from walking out the door" Which group, whose name would fit nicely on a ski slope, did this song?

Answer: Snow Patrol

It is from the "Eyes Open" album, which contained the hit "Chasing Cars". The group formed in 1994 at the University of Dundee. The album went platinum.

7. A 1980s hit by a band of eight family members sadly reminisced about love lost. It is titled "Make It Real". Here are some of the lyrics: "Hear me crying out to you You said 'never, never would I leave' Here's a tear from me to you And maybe it will make you hear me" Name this group that took flight in the 80's.

Answer: The Jets

Eight of the 17 kids in the Wolfgramm family made up the Jets. Elizabeth Wolfgramm did the lead vocals on most songs, including "Make It Real".

8. Boz Scaggs recorded the next song in this quiz. The reflective lyrics include the following: "Love plays cruel games You can't believe she's found another, lover Does she miss me, sometimes you just can't help but wonder No, you can't hold the hands of time And you'll always be the one she left behind" What is the name of this Scagg's song?

Answer: Heart of Mine

This song is off the "Other Roads" album in 1988. "Heart of Mine" was the first real big hit for Boz in seven years in 1988.

Scaggs started his career with the Steve Miller Band in the 1960s. When Scaggs broke through with his "Silk Degrees" album in 1976 (it included the song "Harbor Lights"), his session band for the album eventually became the group Toto.

"If I'd Been the One" was recorded by .38 Special
"If Your Heart Isn't in It" is a song by Atlantic Starr.

9. This sad song is by the R&B hit makers Boyz II Men. It is a desperate plea to hold on to a relationship. Here's some lyrics: "Now they can see the tears in our eyes But we deny the pain that lies deep in our hearts Well maybe that's a pain we can't hide Cause everybody knows that were both torn apart Why do we hurt each other Why do we push love away Let's don't wait till the ______________________." Fill in the blank for the song's title.

Answer: Water Runs Dry

This song was written and produced by Babyface. It was the fourth single released from the "II" album in 1995. It peaked at number two on U.S Billboard Hot 100.

"How Can the Same Love" was a song done by the Jets
"Standing in the Shadows of Love" was a hit for the Four Tops.

10. The last song on my quiz was a collaboration between Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach. Both the song and album have the same name. The poignant lyrics include the following: "Those eyes I tried to capture They are lost to me now forever They smile for someone else Funny how looks can be deceiving" What is the name of this song?

Answer: Painted From Memory

Though "Painted From Memory" didn't have much commercial success, it is one of my favorite albums from the 1990s.

"Reservations for Two" was a duet by Dionne Warwick and Kashif'
"Heart of the Matter" is a song by Don Henley.
"Long Hot Summer" is a song from The Style Council.

Source: Author Alepcot

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