Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This song hit a mere number 30 in the UK in 1959. Here is a line from the song:
'Piddle dee pat - I know that new love thrills me,
I know that true love will be...'
Can you tell me who originally sung it?
2. A group of four Scottish men did a cover version of a very popular song, which had lyrics including:
'You stopped and smiled at me, asked if I'd care to dance,
I fell into your open arms and I didn't stand a chance.'
Who were the group I am talking about? Remember - I am not asking for the original singers of this song.
3. This song peaked in 1975. Some of the lyrics include:
'Come and look out through the window,
The big old moon is shinin' down,
Tell me now don't it remind you,
Of a...'
Who sang this?
4. My next song was written and performed by the same Country singer, featuring these lyrics:
'Your beauty is beyond compare,
With flaming locks of auburn hair,
With ivory skin, and eyes of emerald green...'
Who originally sang this?
5. This song was originally sung by a British pop/ska band. Here are a few lyrics:
'Doesn't seem to care,
No more wind in his hair,
As he reaches his last half mile.
The oar snaps in his hand,
Before he reaches dry land,
But the sound doesn't deafen his smile...'
Which group sang this?
6. This song was made famous by a woman who just wanted to have fun! Here are a few lyrics:
'Some boys take a beautiful girl,
And hide her away from the rest of the world,
I want to be the one to walk in the sun...'
Can you name the female singer?
7. This top pop duo released many songs and are still being listened to today. They performed many songs, but here are a few lyrics from just one:
'I've got no deeds to do,
No promises to keep.
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep,
Let the morning time drop all its petals on me...'
Which duo sang this?
8. This song was covered many times, however I am asking for the group who sang this originally. Here are some lyrics:
'I'll make you happy, baby, just wait and see,
For every kiss you give me, I'll give you three,
Oh, since the day I saw you, I have been waiting for you,
You know I will adore you 'til eternity.'
Which popular girl group originally sang this?
9. This song was written and performed by an extremely popular boy band. Here are some lyrics:
'Close your eyes and I'll kiss you,
Tomorrow I'll miss you,
Remember I'll always be true,
And then while I'm away,
I'll write home every day...'
Who sang it?
10. The title of this song was taken from the title of a book. Here are some lyrics:
'And now she's two years older,
Her mother's with a soldier,
She left me when my drinking,
Became a proper stinging,
The devil came and took me,
From bar to street to bookie,
No more nights by the telly,
No more nights nappies smelling...'
Which group had a hit with this song?
Source: Author
LAW1998
This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor
agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
