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Various Cover Songs 2 Trivia Quiz

As my first 'Various Cover Songs' quiz has reached 100 plays, I thought I write another to celebrate!

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

Author
base_hex

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,816

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
516

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'Higher Ground' was originally sung by Stevie Wonder. Which rock group covered the song in 1990? Hint

Nirvana

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Foo Fighters

Nine Inch Nails

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Unchained Melody' has been recorded by many, many artists. Which one of the following has NOT recorded the song? Hint

Robson & Jerome

Gareth Gates

Righteous Brothers

All of these have recorded the song.

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'True Colours' has been recorded by Cyndi Lauper. Which member of the group Genesis also recorded it? Hint

Peter Gabriel

Phil Collins

Mike Rutherford

Steve Hackett

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Right Before My Eyes' was released in 1989 by Patti Day. Which UK Garage artist released it in 2000? Hint

DJ Luck & MC Neat

Misteeq

Artful Dodger

N'N'G

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Ring My Bell' was recorded in 1991 by Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. Which female artist originally released this song? Hint

Barbra Streisand

Anita Ward

Connie Francis

Kate Bush

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'In The Summertime' was a UK number one hit for Mungo Jerry. Who sang the cover that reached number five in 1995? Hint

Shaggy

Sean Paul

Bubbler Ranx

Big Mountain

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Rockin' Robin' has been a hit for Michael Jackson among others. On which of his albums did the song appear on? Hint

Ben

Off The Wall

Got To Be There

Music & Me

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Question 8 of 10

8. Nancy Sinatra, Billy Ray Cyrus and Jessica Simpson have all recorded 'These Boots Were Made For Walking'. Which 2005 film featured Simpson's version? Hint

Starsky & Hutch

In Her Shoes

The Dukes Of Hazzard

Kinky Boots

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Blue Moon' has been covered by over five different artists. Which 'London's Burning' star sang one of these covers? Hint

Rupert Baker

John Alford

Glen Murphy

Brad Clayton

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Axel F', the 'Beverly Hills Cop' theme was recently covered by an annoying creature. Can you name this creature? Hint

Crazy Frog

Nutty Dog

Mad Goat

Fruit Loop Toad

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Higher Ground' was originally sung by Stevie Wonder. Which rock group covered the song in 1990?

Answer: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Stevie Wonder's version reached number 29 in the UK when released in 1973. RHCP's version only reached number 54.

2. 'Unchained Melody' has been recorded by many, many artists. Which one of the following has NOT recorded the song?

Answer: All of these have recorded the song.

Among many others, the Righteous Brothers recorded the song in 1965 and was re-released in 1990. Robson & Jerome recorded the song in 1995 and Gareth Gates in 2002.

3. 'True Colours' has been recorded by Cyndi Lauper. Which member of the group Genesis also recorded it?

Answer: Phil Collins

Phil Collins version reached number 26 in the UK in 1998. He wrote songs for the Disney films, 'Tarzan' and 'Brother Bear'.

4. 'Right Before My Eyes' was released in 1989 by Patti Day. Which UK Garage artist released it in 2000?

Answer: N'N'G

Patti Day's version was released in 1989 and reached number 69 in the UK charts. N'N'G's version was released in 2000 and reached number 12 in the UK charts.

5. 'Ring My Bell' was recorded in 1991 by Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. Which female artist originally released this song?

Answer: Anita Ward

It spent 11 weeks in the UK chart and reached number one.

6. 'In The Summertime' was a UK number one hit for Mungo Jerry. Who sang the cover that reached number five in 1995?

Answer: Shaggy

Shaggy's birth name is Orville Richard Burrell. He released 'Me Julie', a song featuring Ali G in 2002 for the film 'Ali G Indahouse'.

7. 'Rockin' Robin' has been a hit for Michael Jackson among others. On which of his albums did the song appear on?

Answer: Got To Be There

'Got To Be There' was released in 1972 and has sold over 4.1 million worldwide. Ten years later, 'Thriller' was released and sold over 60 million.

8. Nancy Sinatra, Billy Ray Cyrus and Jessica Simpson have all recorded 'These Boots Were Made For Walking'. Which 2005 film featured Simpson's version?

Answer: The Dukes Of Hazzard

In the film, Jessica Simpson played Daisy Duke. Johnny Knoxville and Seann William Scott starred as Luke and Bo Duke respectively.

9. 'Blue Moon' has been covered by over five different artists. Which 'London's Burning' star sang one of these covers?

Answer: John Alford

John Alford starred in 'London's Burning' from 1993-1998. He also released two other singles, 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes' and 'If/Keep On Running'. All three were released in 1996.

10. 'Axel F', the 'Beverly Hills Cop' theme was recently covered by an annoying creature. Can you name this creature?

Answer: Crazy Frog

The 'Crazy Frog' was originally created by Erik Wernquist(animation) and Daniel Malmedahl(sound). In 2004, Jamba licensed the 'Crazy Frog' as a mobile phone ringtone.

Source: Author base_hex

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