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1. This African American female singer had tracks in the movies "Play Misty For Me" (1971), "Making Love" (1982), "White Nights" (1986), and "Sudden Impact". (1983) Her recording label was Atlantic. She partnered with R&B artist Donny Hathaway in the early 70s. Which performer was heard in these films?
2. This American mid-western talent had songs in the action and disaster films
"The Poseidon Adventure" (1972) and "The Towering Inferno" (1974). She had a chart topper in 1979 to follow up the voice over in "Superman" (1978). This singer even crooned the theme song to the 1980 hit television series "Angie". (1980) Which performer's dove-like vocals ended up in these blockbuster movies?
3. This husky-voiced male singer from Sheffield, England had songs in the films:
"An Officer And A Gentleman" (1982), "9½ Weeks" (1986), "Layercake" (2005), and "Across the Universe" (2007). In 1970, he recorded a blues version of the Beatles tune "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window". Who is the legendary performer that matches this song and these movies?
4. This R&B and disco legend from Boston, Massachussettes had tracks from the films: "Looking For Mr. Goodbar" (1977), "Thank God It's Friday" (1980), "Flashdance" (1983) and "Pokemon The Movie 2000". She was heard "On The Radio" back in 1980. Who was the 70s diva responsible for these accomplishments?
5. This band from Ireland laid down the heavy metal and had a "Bad Reputation" in 1977. They had tracks from the films "Detroit Rock City" (1999) and "The Expendables" (2010). Which band was the deep voiced Phil Lynott a front man for?
6. This Illinois hard rock band from the 70s later put out some tamer tunes. One such song was the tear jerker "The Flame" in 1989. Their soundtrack appearances include: "Over The Edge" (1979), "Heavy Metal" (1981) and "Up The Creek" (1984). What group did Robin Zanders front?
7. This rocker from London always kept his spiky, punk hairstyle. He had singles from the films: "Hot In The City" (1987),"Speed" (1994) and "Crash" (2005). Who was the rowdy rebel rebelling against a "Crank Call" back in 1984?
8. This maker of love songs from Texas would "Never Be The Same" after his work started charting in 1980. He was heard on the soundtracks of: "Arthur" (1981), "Nothing In Common" (1986), and "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star" (2003). Who was the romanticist once known for collaborating with Michael McDonald?
9. This brawny singer from Missouri, replaced the front man for an iconic soulful rock band in the mid 70s, before establishing a successful solo career in the early to mid 80s. He has had duets with many artists and can be found on the soundtracks of:"Running Scared" (1986), "South Park:Larger and Uncut" (1999),
and "The 40 Year Old Virgin" (2005). Which artist endorsed the phone company,MCI in 2003?
10. This band from formed in Birmingham, England once considered themselves to be of New Romantic style. They were first classified as New Wave, but phase after phase, continued to reinvent their selves. Their sound can be heard in the films: "Hot Dog...The Movie" (1984), "A View To A Kill" (1985), "The Saint" (1997), and "Monster" (2003). Which posing group went "Notorious" in 1986?
11. This extraordinarily smooth crooner from London got a little "Crazy" in 1992 and became well known. You can hear his artistic voice in The films: "Batman Forever" (1995), "The Family Man" (2000), "50 First Dates" (2004), and "The Pursuit Of Happiness" (2006). What Nigerian artist told of a "Killer" in 1990?
12. This ballsy woman rocker from Ohio, was once married to "Simple Minds" front man, Jim Kerr. Her powerful vocals can be heard on in the Films: "Single White Female" (1992), "Sweet Sixteen" (2002), "Rugrats Go Wild" (2003), and "Happy Feet" (2006). Which artist took her band down "The Middle Of The Road" in 1984?
13. This astounding Scottish diva from Aberdeen attended London's Royal Academy Of Music. She was heard in the films: "Scrooged" (1988), "Edward II", "Brahm Stoker's Dracula" (1992), "Striptease" (1996), and "The Avengers" (1997). Which artist asked the sad and profound question "Why?" in 1992?
14. This female, headstrong Canadian once guest starred with Larry David on his show "Curb Your Enthusiasm". She can be heard in the films: "City Of Angels" (1998), "Narnia: Chronicles Of The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe" (2005),
"The Devil Wears Prada" (2006), and "Prince Of Persia:The Sands Of Time" (2010). What fiercely confrontational singer was a "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie" in 1998?
15. This classical pop artist from Los Angeles once performed at the Vatican in Rome. His authentic voice can be heard in the films:"Troy" (2004), "The Polar Express" (2004), and "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001). What vocally inspirational artist released his self-titled first album in November 2001?
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