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They Made It Better Trivia Quiz

Most of us can agree that when a song is remade, usually the original is still the "best" version. The following are questions regarding some remakes that, personally, I think are better than the originals. All chart references are from USA "Billboard".

A multiple-choice quiz by trapt1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
trapt1

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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201,900

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Even the original singer and writer of this song agreed that the person who remade this song was "...born to sing that song". It was number one for 14 weeks in 1992, ten years after the original made it to number 53; both times it was the featured song from a movie. Who was the original performer and writer of this song? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Neil Diamond

Dolly Parton

Lionel Richie

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Question 2 of 10

2. This song from 1966 was remade in 1980 by the Spinners. It originally charted to number nine, but the Spinner's version hit number two. What group performed the original? Hint

The Temptations

The 4 Seasons

The Four Tops

The Supremes

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first American hit by The Kinks was remade by a rock/heavy metal group in 1978, being this rock group's first hit as well. What was the rock group's name? Hint

Foreigner

Scorpions

Van Halen

City Boy

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1984, a group named Talk Talk had their only top 40 hit in 1984, which was remade in 2003. What group remade the song?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Roy Orbison had a ballad redone by two female singers; the first remake made it to number three in early 1978, the second remake was done by k.d. lang which scored on the Adult Contemporary Chart in 1987 and 1993. Who did the first remake? Hint

Carly Simon

Crystal Gayle

Linda Ronstadt

Olivia Newton-John

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Question 6 of 10

6. Roy Orbison had another ballad remade by an artist who performed one of the biggest classic hits of all time, "American Pie". What was the single that was remade? Hint

Dream Baby

Crying

Only The Lonely

Blue Angel

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1977, B.J. Thomas improved upon a Beach Boys hit from 1964, hitting number 17. What was this song? Hint

I Just Can't Help Believing

God Only Knows

Sloop John B

Don't Worry Baby

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sometimes disco wasn't always a bad thing--an obscure disco studio project specializing in Latin flavored disco called Santa Esmeralda remade a song from 1965 that made it to number 15, as did the original. Who did the original? Hint

The Temptations

Cream

The Four Tops

The Animals

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1976, Dorothy Moore remade a song entitled "Misty Blue", charting to number 3. The original was done by a star in the 1960's. Who was it? Hint

Elvis Presley

Jose Feliciano

Connie Francis

Eddy Arnold

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Question 10 of 10

10. Once again, disco managed to improve upon a song. It was originally done by both Eddie Floyd in 1966 and Otis & Carla in 1967, both versions charting modestly at number 28 and number 30 respectively. Who took this disco-ed remake to number one in 1979, making it a platinum single in the process? Hint

Amii Stewart

Gloria Gaynor

Anita Ward

Donna Summer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Dolly Parton

"I Will Always Love You" was originally written and performed by Dolly for "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" in 1982. Whitney Houston remade the song for "The Bodyguard" in 1992.

2. This song from 1966 was remade in 1980 by the Spinners. It originally charted to number nine, but the Spinner's version hit number two. What group performed the original?

Answer: The 4 Seasons

"Working My Way Back To You" was originally done by The 4 Seasons with their patented falsetto, while The Spinners version wasn't sung in falsetto.

3. The first American hit by The Kinks was remade by a rock/heavy metal group in 1978, being this rock group's first hit as well. What was the rock group's name?

Answer: Van Halen

"You Really Got Me" was heavy-metalized by Van Halen, reaching number 36 in 1978, while the Kinks reached number 7 in 1964.

4. In 1984, a group named Talk Talk had their only top 40 hit in 1984, which was remade in 2003. What group remade the song?

Answer: No Doubt

No Doubt remade "It's My Life" for their "The Singles 1992-2003" CD.

Answer: Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt remade "Blue Bayou" in 1977. This song seems more suited for a woman's voice.

6. Roy Orbison had another ballad remade by an artist who performed one of the biggest classic hits of all time, "American Pie". What was the single that was remade?

Answer: Crying

Don McLean's version of "Crying" made it to number 5 in 1981.

7. In 1977, B.J. Thomas improved upon a Beach Boys hit from 1964, hitting number 17. What was this song?

Answer: Don't Worry Baby

"Don't Worry Baby" hit number 24 in 1964 by the Beach Boys while B.J.Thomas hit number 17 in 1977.

Answer: The Animals

Santa Esmeralda gave "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" a Latin/disco flavor and a better sound.

9. In 1976, Dorothy Moore remade a song entitled "Misty Blue", charting to number 3. The original was done by a star in the 1960's. Who was it?

Answer: Eddy Arnold

One of the biggest country stars ever, Eddy Arnold took "Misty Blue" to number 57 in 1967. Ironically, it was also a remake from 1966 by Wilma Burgess.

Answer: Amii Stewart

"Knock On Wood" hit number one in 1979, although Eddie Floyd's version was a gold record, and it was Otis Redding's last hit while still alive in 1967.

Source: Author trapt1

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