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Quiz about Wine Women and Song
Quiz about Wine Women and Song

Wine, Women and Song! Trivia Quiz


Songs that feature the words "wine", "women" or "song" in the title. All questions relate to UK Singles Chart Top 40 hits since 1952.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bigeppy. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Bigeppy
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
316,624
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
435
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Question 1 of 10
1. Wine

In December 1957, two records were in the UK Singles Chart Top 40 under the same title - one recorded by Frankie Vaughan, the other by Jimmie Rodgers. What was that title?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Wine

"Red Red Wine" was a number one hit for UB40 in the UK Singles Chart Top 40. The song was originally written and recorded by Neil Diamond and was covered by Tony Tribe. In the same year that Neil Diamond released the single, who else took the track into the UK top 40?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Women

Released in July 1969, the Rolling Stones reached number one in the UK Singles Chart with which song about a certain type of women?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Women

"Independent Women Part 1" reached number one in UK Singles Chart for whom in December 2000?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Song

In 1969, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell had a UK Singles Chart Top 40 hit about which vegetable?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Song

"Killing Me Softly with His Song" reached number six in the UK Singles Chart for Roberta Flack in 1973 and the song has been released by many artists. Which of the following have not had versions of the song?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Song

"Annie's Song" was written as an ode to John Denver's then-wife, Annie Denver (née Martell). On what mode of transport was Denver travelling when he wrote the song?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Song

In January 2006, Son Of Dork had a UK Singles Chart Top 40 hit with a song about whom?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Song

"A Song For The Lovers" was released by Richard Ashcroft and reached its highest chart position in the UK Singles Chart in April 2000. Liberty X released a similar sounding title "Song 4 Lovers", which reached its highest position in October 2005. Which reached the higher position in the top 40?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Song

Who took "Song For Whoever" to number two in the UK Singles Chart in June 1989?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Wine In December 1957, two records were in the UK Singles Chart Top 40 under the same title - one recorded by Frankie Vaughan, the other by Jimmie Rodgers. What was that title?

Answer: Kisses Sweeter Than Wine

Jimmie Rodgers reached number seven while Frankie Vaughan reached number eight.
2. Wine "Red Red Wine" was a number one hit for UB40 in the UK Singles Chart Top 40. The song was originally written and recorded by Neil Diamond and was covered by Tony Tribe. In the same year that Neil Diamond released the single, who else took the track into the UK top 40?

Answer: Jimmy James & The Vagabonds

Neil Diamond released the track in 1968. Jimmy James & The Vagabonds reached number 36. Both Roy Drusky (1972) and Vic Dana (1970) released versions.
3. Women Released in July 1969, the Rolling Stones reached number one in the UK Singles Chart with which song about a certain type of women?

Answer: Honky Tonk Women

Released as a single on 4 July 1969 in the UK and a week later in the US, it topped the charts in both nations.
4. Women "Independent Women Part 1" reached number one in UK Singles Chart for whom in December 2000?

Answer: Destiny's Child

The single debuted at number one, becoming the group's first number one single in the UK.
5. Song In 1969, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell had a UK Singles Chart Top 40 hit about which vegetable?

Answer: Onion

The song peaked at number nine and was their biggest hit in the UK.
6. Song "Killing Me Softly with His Song" reached number six in the UK Singles Chart for Roberta Flack in 1973 and the song has been released by many artists. Which of the following have not had versions of the song?

Answer: Don McLean

The song was inspired by Lori Lieberman's response to having seen a performance by Don McLean. It has been covered by numerous artists, most notably by Roberta Flack, whose version topped the U.S. Pop Singles charts, and won a Grammy Award.

The Fugees covered the song in 1996 on their album The Score, with Lauryn Hill singing the lead vocals. Their version, titled "Killing Me Softly," reached number one in the UK.
7. Song "Annie's Song" was written as an ode to John Denver's then-wife, Annie Denver (née Martell). On what mode of transport was Denver travelling when he wrote the song?

Answer: Ski Lift

Denver said he "wrote this song in about ten-and-a-half minutes one day on a ski lift" to the top of Bell Mountain in Aspen, Colorado.
8. Song In January 2006, Son Of Dork had a UK Singles Chart Top 40 hit with a song about whom?

Answer: Eddie

The name of the band came from a scene in the movie "Problem Child".
9. Song "A Song For The Lovers" was released by Richard Ashcroft and reached its highest chart position in the UK Singles Chart in April 2000. Liberty X released a similar sounding title "Song 4 Lovers", which reached its highest position in October 2005. Which reached the higher position in the top 40?

Answer: Richard Ashcroft

"A Song For The Lovers" was the first solo release from Richard Ashcroft. He is the former frontman of "The Verve".
10. Song Who took "Song For Whoever" to number two in the UK Singles Chart in June 1989?

Answer: Beautiful South

The Beautiful South were an alternative rock group formed by former members of the group "The Housemartins".
Source: Author Bigeppy

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