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Various Cover Songs 1 Trivia Quiz

This is my quiz on various cover songs. Enjoy!

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

Author
base_hex

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,088

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which song was recorded by Soft Cell and then covered by Marilyn Manson for a teen film? Hint

Say Hello Wave Goodbye

Disposable Teens

Sweet Dreams

Tainted Love

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' has been a hit for many different artists. Which one of the following has NOT had a hit with this song? Hint

UB40

Frank Sinatra

Eric Clapton

Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

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Question 3 of 10

3. The song 'Walk On By' has been released by many artists. Can you name the artist who released the original? Hint

Dionne Warwick

Gabrielle

Stranglers

Sybil

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Question 4 of 10

4. Peggy Lee sang Little Willie John's 'Fever' as her signature song. Which 'Material Girl' also released this song? Hint

Helen Shapiro

Madonna

McCoys

Rose McGowen

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Question 5 of 10

5. There are eighteen years between the two versions of this song. Queen sang it in 1980 and Pras Michel sang it in 1998. Name the title of the song. Hint

We Are The Champions

Under Pressure

Radio Gaga

Another One Bites The Dust

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'It Must Be Love' was a big 1981 hit for Madness. It was also a hit ten years previous for another artist. Name the artist. Hint

Rutles

The Specials

Carpenters

Labi Siffre

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Cold As Ice' originally recorded by Foreigner, was released by which hip hop duo in 2001? Hint

Outkast

Ma$e and Biggie

M.O.P.

Ying Yang Twins

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Question 8 of 10

8. The number one UK single by the Bay City Rollers, 'Bye, Bye Baby' was originally released in 1967 by which artist? Hint

Johnny Otis Show

Symbols

Tony Jackson and the Vibrations

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the year 2000 which pop teen had a hit with his version of 'I Want Candy'? Hint

Lil Bow Wow

Britney Spears

Hilary Duff

Aaron Carter

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'I Put A Spell On You' is another cover favourite. It appears on this artists album 'Hear My Cry'. Name this artist. Hint

Bryan Ferry

Sonique

Bette Midler

Nina Simone

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which song was recorded by Soft Cell and then covered by Marilyn Manson for a teen film?

Answer: Tainted Love

Soft Cell's 'Tainted Love' reached number one in the UK and number eight in the US. Manson's version reached number five in the UK. Manson recorded this song for the 'Not Another Teen Movie' soundtrack.

2. 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' has been a hit for many different artists. Which one of the following has NOT had a hit with this song?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

UB40's version was collaborated with United Colours Of Sound and was released in 2003. Eric Clapton's version was released in 1975. Ladysmith Black Mambazo collaborated on their 1995 version with China Black.

3. The song 'Walk On By' has been released by many artists. Can you name the artist who released the original?

Answer: Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick's copy of this song was released in 1964. It reached number nine in the UK. Warwick never had a number one song in the UK.

4. Peggy Lee sang Little Willie John's 'Fever' as her signature song. Which 'Material Girl' also released this song?

Answer: Madonna

Madonna released this song in 1993, which reached number six in the UK charts. Helen Shapiro and McCoys released it in 1964 and 1965, respectfully. Rose McGowan sang this song in an episode of 'Charmed' called 'Sense and Sense Ability'.

5. There are eighteen years between the two versions of this song. Queen sang it in 1980 and Pras Michel sang it in 1998. Name the title of the song.

Answer: Another One Bites The Dust

Queen had 26 top ten UK singles from 1974-2003. Pras Michel has had three top ten UK hits as a solo artist and four as a group with The Fugees.

6. 'It Must Be Love' was a big 1981 hit for Madness. It was also a hit ten years previous for another artist. Name the artist.

Answer: Labi Siffre

Madness have released many zany hits over the years including 'Baggy Trousers', 'Driving In My Car' and 'Lovestruck'. Formed in 1976, Madness is still going strong nearly 30 years later.

7. 'Cold As Ice' originally recorded by Foreigner, was released by which hip hop duo in 2001?

Answer: M.O.P.

M.O.P.'s members real names are Jamal Grinnage and Eric Murry. They signed to 50 Cent's 'G-Unit Records' in June 2005. A few of Foreigner's other hits include 'I Want To Know What Love Is' and 'Waiting For A Girl Like You'.

8. The number one UK single by the Bay City Rollers, 'Bye, Bye Baby' was originally released in 1967 by which artist?

Answer: Symbols

The Symbols are the only group listed to have released the same version of 'Bye, Bye Baby'. Each of the rest have had a hit with the same title but are different to this version.

9. In the year 2000 which pop teen had a hit with his version of 'I Want Candy'?

Answer: Aaron Carter

Aaron Charles Carter was born on December 7, 1987. His first album was released when he was aged just 9. He has a twin sister Angel who is a model.

10. 'I Put A Spell On You' is another cover favourite. It appears on this artists album 'Hear My Cry'. Name this artist.

Answer: Sonique

Sonique's version reached number eight in 2000. Bryan Ferry reached number eighteen and Nina Simone reached number twenty-eight. Bette Midler sang the song in the Disney film, 'Hocus, Pocus'.

Source: Author base_hex

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