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To Which Song Do I Belong? Trivia Quiz

Given the lyrics and the artist, can you select the right song? It's not too hard if you have a reasonable pop knowledge - give it a try!

A multiple-choice quiz by Musicmonkeyman. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Musicmonkeyman

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
155,858

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3723

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Question 1 of 10

1. An easy one to get you off to a flying start.-

"Mama, just killed a man
Put a gun against his head
Pulled the trigger now he's dead."

A classic from Queen, but which one? Hint

It's a Hard Life

Another One Bites the Dust

Killer Queen

Bohemian Rhapsody

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Question 2 of 10

2. Abba sang these risque words-

"You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave them burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another, anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance..."

Can you match them to the song? Hint

Knowing me, knowing you

Dancing Queen

Mama Mia

The Name of the Game

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Question 3 of 10

3. Here's a familiar lyric from the Eagles.-

"There's talk on the street, it sounds so familiar
Great expectations, everybody's watching you
People you meet they all seem to know you
Even your old friends treat you like you're something new."

To which of these songs do these words belong? Hint

Lyin' Eyes

New Kid in Town

Hotel California

Take It to the Limit

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Question 4 of 10

4. "What'll you do when you get lonely
And nobody's waiting by your side?
You've been running and hiding much too long.
You know it's just your foolish pride."-

Familiar lyrics, but in which Eric Clapton song do they feature? Hint

Tears in Heaven

Love Can Build a Bridge

Wonderful Tonight

Layla

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Question 5 of 10

5. This one's from the "Big O" - Roy Orbison.-

"I feel so bad I've got a worried mind
I'm so lonesome all the time
Since I left my baby behind..."

To which of these Roy Orbison classics do these lyrics relate? Hint

Running Scared

It's Over

Oh, Pretty Woman

Blue Bayou

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Question 6 of 10

6. These rather cryptic lyrics form part of which Beatles song?

"There's nothing you can do that can't be done.
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung.
Nothing you can say, but you can learn
How to play the game - It's easy." Hint

Paperback Writer

All You Need is Love

Strawberry Fields Forever

Hey Jude

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Question 7 of 10

7. Tina Turner gave a soulful rendition of these lyrics-

"Better than anyone, anyone I've ever met
I'm stuck on your heart, and hang on every word you say
Tear us apart, baby I would rather be dead."

-in which song? Hint

What's Love Got to do with It

The Best

Private Dancer

We Don't Need Another Hero

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Question 8 of 10

8. These words were sung by The Bee Gees-

"Here I am
Prayin' for this moment to last
Livin' on the music so fine
Borne on the wind
Makin' it mine."

But to which song do the words belong? Hint

You Should be Dancing

Jive Talkin'

Night Fever

Stayin' Alive

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Question 9 of 10

9. Andy Williams has recorded many great songs, which one are these lyrics from?

"Guys talk girl talk, it happens everywhere
Eyes watch girls walk with tender lovin' care." Hint

Music to Watch Girls By

Home Lovin' Man

Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Almost There

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Question 10 of 10

10. "When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all
I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found."

Which Simon and Garfunkel classic do these words come from? Hint

Mrs Robinson

The Boxer

Homeward Bound

Bridge Over Troubled Water

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An easy one to get you off to a flying start.- "Mama, just killed a man Put a gun against his head Pulled the trigger now he's dead." A classic from Queen, but which one?

Answer: Bohemian Rhapsody

"Bohemian Rhapsody" is consistently voted #1 in listeners' and readers' all-time favourite charts in the UK [The only other competitor is "John Lennon's- Imagine"]. Queen's flambouant frontman Freddie Mercury, who tragically died in 1991, was probably pop music's greatest showman. "Queen's Greatest Hits" album has topped 25 million worldwide sales, and is still going strong.

The group was inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" in the year 2000.

2. Abba sang these risque words- "You're a teaser, you turn 'em on Leave them burning and then you're gone Looking out for another, anyone will do You're in the mood for a dance And when you get the chance..." Can you match them to the song?

Answer: Dancing Queen

Abba sprang to fame after winning the 1974 "Eurovision Song Contest" held in Brighton, England. The Swedish group went on to dominate the UK charts for 20 years. They also hit the top in the USA with "Dancing Queen" in 1976. Abba's music became the theme of the hit West-End musical "Mamma Mia".

3. Here's a familiar lyric from the Eagles.- "There's talk on the street, it sounds so familiar Great expectations, everybody's watching you People you meet they all seem to know you Even your old friends treat you like you're something new." To which of these songs do these words belong?

Answer: New Kid in Town

The Eagles were formed in 1971. They had a successful run of records and tours, in both the US and UK, until they went their separate ways in 1981. The Eagles reunited in 1994 and were inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" in 1998.

4. "What'll you do when you get lonely And nobody's waiting by your side? You've been running and hiding much too long. You know it's just your foolish pride."- Familiar lyrics, but in which Eric Clapton song do they feature?

Answer: Layla

Known as a "musician's musician", Clapton has been the driving force behind several influentual bands, The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominoes. His musical talent for writing, playing and singing knows no bounds.

5. This one's from the "Big O" - Roy Orbison.- "I feel so bad I've got a worried mind I'm so lonesome all the time Since I left my baby behind..." To which of these Roy Orbison classics do these lyrics relate?

Answer: Blue Bayou

Roy's distinctive vocal style gave him a consistant run of hits throughout the sixties. "Big O", as he was known, hit upon a successful formula of heart-rending-lost-love songs, and stuck with it. Roy died in 1988. His trophies included; Grammy, Songwriters, and Rock and Roll, 'Hall of Fame' awards.

6. These rather cryptic lyrics form part of which Beatles song? "There's nothing you can do that can't be done. Nothing you can sing that can't be sung. Nothing you can say, but you can learn How to play the game - It's easy."

Answer: All You Need is Love

The songwriting talents of John Lennon and Paul McCartney propelled the Beatles to dizzy heights never before - nor since -attained by any band. Their 1967 "Sgt. Pepper" album took pop music beyond the realm of bland love songs and into a new dimension.

The band went their separate ways in 1970, Lennon formed The Plastic Ono Band and had solo success. McCartney formed Wings, and George Harrison also had much solo acclaim . It is estimated that the Beatles world-wide sales exceed one billion records.

It was always hoped, and often rumoured, that the Beatles would reform. But the murder of John Lennon in 1980, and the more recent death of George Harrison, put an end to that speculation - although their music will live forever.

7. Tina Turner gave a soulful rendition of these lyrics- "Better than anyone, anyone I've ever met I'm stuck on your heart, and hang on every word you say Tear us apart, baby I would rather be dead." -in which song?

Answer: The Best

Tina was born Anna May Bullock in 1939. She began singing with her husband as Ike and Tina Turner. Their first major success was in 1966 with the classic Phil Spector production "River Deep and Mountain High". A turbulent relationship led to Tina's seperation from Ike.

She then pursued of a solo career. Her unique blend of rock and soul has seen Tina's popularity maintained into the new millenium.

8. These words were sung by The Bee Gees- "Here I am Prayin' for this moment to last Livin' on the music so fine Borne on the wind Makin' it mine." But to which song do the words belong?

Answer: Night Fever

The Gibb brothers, Barry, Robin and Maurice formed the Bee Gees in the mid-sixties. Born in the UK they were raised in Australia. With record sales in excess of 100 million they are the world's most successful family pop act. The Bee Gees received the "World Music Legend Award" in 1977.

9. Andy Williams has recorded many great songs, which one are these lyrics from? "Guys talk girl talk, it happens everywhere Eyes watch girls walk with tender lovin' care."

Answer: Music to Watch Girls By

Andy Williams has been making hit records for five decades. He started his showbiz life with the Williams Brothers. Andy left the brothers in 1951 to carve out a solo career. He also had success hosting his own TV shows.

10. "When you're weary, feeling small When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough And friends just can't be found." Which Simon and Garfunkel classic do these words come from?

Answer: Bridge Over Troubled Water

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel teamed-up as a duo in the late 1950s. They had some initial success in the US under the name of Tom and Jerry. After a change of name they had a string of hits from the mid-sixties through to the early seventies. Both went on to have accomplished solo careers.

Source: Author Musicmonkeyman

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